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JamesU
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check this out http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7668517/
pretty cool huh>?
pretty cool huh>?
They are computers in the sense that they copute something. :tongue2:so-crates said:I wouldn' t go so far as to say cells are computers. They are physical systmes which cannot be adequately modelling as state machines like CPUs can (when simplified)
Bacterial computers are computers that use living bacterial cells to perform calculations and store data. They are a type of biological computer that uses biological components rather than traditional electronic components.
Bacterial computers use the natural processes of bacteria, such as gene expression and protein production, to perform calculations and store information. They can be programmed by manipulating the genetic code of the bacteria, which then allows them to process input and produce an output.
Bacterial computers have the potential to be smaller, more energy-efficient, and more environmentally friendly than traditional electronic computers. They can also be programmed to perform specific tasks, making them useful for applications such as environmental monitoring or medical diagnostics.
One limitation of bacterial computers is their relatively slow processing speed compared to traditional computers. They also require specific environmental conditions and nutrients to function, which can be challenging to maintain in certain settings.
Bacterial computers have the potential to be used in a variety of fields, including healthcare, environmental monitoring, and biotechnology. They could be used to detect and diagnose diseases, monitor water quality, or even control the production of biological compounds such as medicines.