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Bridging the Bio-Electronic Interface with Biofabrication

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Published on: June 6, 2012

Path to bio-nano-information fusion.

Jia Ming Chen¹, Chih-Ming Ho

¹University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

|February 22, 2007

Summary

This study explores the challenges of merging biotechnology, nanotechnology, and information technology. It uses the cell as a model system to advance this interdisciplinary field.

Area of Science:

Convergent science
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
Information Technology

Background:

Biology operates at the nanometer scale, exhibiting unique matter behaviors.
The fusion of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and information technology presents novel research challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the challenges in the emerging convergent discipline of bio-nano-information fusion.
To introduce the nanometer-scale environment and its relevance to biological systems.
To present the cell as an ideal model system for this interdisciplinary fusion.

Main Methods:

Introduction to the nanometer-scale environment.
Description of the cell as a model system.
Exemplification of research efforts at the Institute of Cell Mimetic Space Exploration (CMISE).

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Main Results:

Identification of key challenges at the intersection of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and information technology.
Understanding of biological matter behaviors at the nanometer scale.
Demonstration of a model system (the cell) for bio-nano-information fusion.

Conclusions:

Advancing the field of bio-nano-information fusion requires addressing specific challenges.
The cell provides a suitable platform for integrating these diverse scientific domains.
Ongoing research at CMISE exemplifies progress toward achieving bio-nano-information fusion goals.