Bacteria outcalculate computers
Biologists have created a living computer from E. coli bacteria that can solve complex mathematical problems Computers are evolving – literally. While the tech world argues netbooks vs notebooks, synthetic biologists are leaving traditional computers behind altogether. A team of US scientists have engineered bacteria that can solve complex mathematical problems faster than anything made from silicon. The research, , proves that bacteria can be used to ... Full Story »
Posted by Walter Cox - via The Guardian (US)
