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DNA Computing Technology

This presentation discusses DNA computing, a novel approach that utilizes the properties of DNA for solving computational problems, contrasting it with traditional silicon-based computing. Key applications include drug discovery, pattern recognition, and optimization problems, while advantages consist of massive parallelism, high storage density, and energy efficiency. Challenges such as cost, error rates, and scalability remain, but advancements in synthesis and algorithms could enhance its future integration with existing systems.

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DNA Computing Technology

This presentation discusses DNA computing, a novel approach that utilizes the properties of DNA for solving computational problems, contrasting it with traditional silicon-based computing. Key applications include drug discovery, pattern recognition, and optimization problems, while advantages consist of massive parallelism, high storage density, and energy efficiency. Challenges such as cost, error rates, and scalability remain, but advancements in synthesis and algorithms could enhance its future integration with existing systems.

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DNA Computing Technology

• This presentation explores the emerging field of DNA


computing, its principles, applications, and future potential.
Introduction to DNA Computing
Harnessing Nature Beyond Silicon

DNA computing utilizes the unique properties of DNA computing is a paradigm shift from traditional
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to solve computational silicon-based computing, offering new possibilities and
problems. advantages.
Traditional vs. DNA Computing
Traditional Computing DNA Computing

Uses electronic circuits and transistors to process Leverages the molecular structure of DNA to encode
information in binary form (0s and 1s). and manipulate information.
How DNA Computing Works
Encoding Decoding
Data is encoded into DNA sequences, where each nucleotide The results are decoded by analyzing the final DNA sequences,
represents a bit of information. providing the solution to the problem.

1 2 3

Processing
DNA strands are manipulated using biochemical reactions and
techniques like polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Components of DNA
Computing
DNA strands Enzymes
Serve as the fundamental Act as catalysts for DNA
building blocks, encoding manipulation, facilitating
and processing information. processes like cutting,
pasting, and replication.

DNA Sequencing
Used to read the final DNA sequences and decode the results
of the computation.
Key Applications

Drug discovery Pattern Recognition


Designing and screening new Analyzing complex patterns in
drug candidates using DNA- large datasets, like in image
based algorithms. recognition and bioinformatics.

Optimization Problems
Finding optimal solutions for
complex problems, like logistics
and resource allocation.
Advantages of DNA
Computing
1 Massive Parallelism 2 High Storage Density
DNA molecules can DNA can store vast
operate in parallel, amounts of information in
allowing for extremely a tiny space, exceeding
fast processing of large the capacity of current
amounts of data. digital storage systems.

3 Energy Efficiency
DNA computation is relatively energy-efficient compared to
traditional computing, minimizing power consumption.
Challenges and Limitations
Cost
1
DNA synthesis and sequencing remain expensive, limiting the widespread adoption of this technology.

Error Rate
2 DNA manipulation can introduce errors, requiring complex error-
correction mechanisms.

Scalability
3 Scaling up DNA computations to solve larger and
more complex problems poses significant challenges.
Future of DNA Computing

Advancements in DNA Synthesis


1 Lowering costs and improving accuracy will accelerate DNA computing progress.

Improved Algorithms
2 Developing more efficient algorithms tailored to DNA computing
will unlock its potential.

Integration with Existing Systems


3 Combining DNA computing with traditional computing
methods to create hybrid systems.
Conclusion
DNA computing represents a groundbreaking technology with
enormous potential to revolutionize computation. As the field
progresses, it is poised to address challenges in diverse domains,
from medicine to engineering.

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