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A Multilayer Microfluidic Platform for the Conduction of Prolonged Cell-Free Gene Expression
Published on: October 6, 2019
An evolutionary system using development and artificial Genetic Regulatory Networks for electronic circuit design
Song Zhan1, Julian F Miller, Andy M Tyrrell
1Electronics Department, University of York, UK. songzhan2000@gmail.com
Abstract:
Biology presents incomparable, but desirable, characteristics compared to engineered systems. Inspired by biological development, we have devised a multi-layered design architecture that attempts to capture the favourable characteristics of biological mechanisms for application to design problems. We have identified and implemented essential features of Genetic Regulatory Networks (GRNs) and cell signalling which lead to self-organization and cell differentiation. We have applied this to electronic circuit design.
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