🔬 DNA Computing Breakthrough - Will Blockchain be "alive"?
Scientists have made a significant leap in molecular computing, potentially paving the way for running computer networks inside living cells. A recent breakthrough by researchers at North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University has resulted in the creation of a functional DNA computer, capable of performing both storage and computational tasks using DNA instead of electricity.
This groundbreaking DNA-based computer has demonstrated its potential by solving complex problems, such as sudoku and chess, showcasing a unique blend of biological computing and problem-solving capabilities. Unlike traditional computers, which rely on silicon chips and electrical circuits, DNA computers use synthesized DNA molecules to perform computations. While practical applications inside living organisms are still a ways off, this development lays the groundwork for future exploration.
Current molecular computers are built with synthetic DNA outside of living organisms, but there is no fundamental scientific barrier preventing the eventual integration of DNA-based computing systems into living cells. With adequate funding and research, it's conceivable that future advancements could lead to the development of DNA-based networks capable of operating within a single organism.
📈 Imagining Living Blockchains
A DNA-based computer system inside living cells could theoretically operate like a blockchain network. Just as traditional blockchain networks have nodes that validate transactions, different cells within a human body could function as validation nodes on a cellular blockchain. For example, a blockchain network could be established within specific organs—like the heart or liver—to monitor and verify cellular functions and integrity continuously.
Do you think that's a huge step or are we playing god?
Stay updated with @Professor Mende - Bonuz Ecosystem Founder and drop a follow!
