Talk:DNA computing
From Academic Kids
Moved this para from the article, it doesn't make much sense as it written. Could the original author clarify this? --Lexor 10:44, 1 Feb 2004 (UTC)
- The DNA computing technology is related to the micro mechanical technology (that also use DNA for structural and mechanical constructions) (switches, gates, etc...).
There are two major aspects to "DNA computing". The first is for computation in the classical sense, that is for obtaining answers to problems, ala Adleman. The second is for construction of nano-scale assemblies. DNA can be used to create structures at the nanoscale. Researchers (Erik Winfree, Nadrian Seeman, John Reif, LaBean, Jonoska, many more) are investigating what structures can be built, and what things (such as carbon nanotubes) can be attached to the structures. Many possible uses for nano-electronics, nanoscale medical devices, and other nanodevices.
FYI -- Adleman solved the 7 vertex Hamiltonian Path Problem, not the Traveling Salesman Problem.
