Toward theoretical synthesis of biocomputer

Area of Science:

• Synthetic Biology
• Biocomputing
• Molecular Engineering

Background:

• Fundamental biological gates have seen increasing applications and development.
• Digital computer architectures provide a foundation for novel biocomputing systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design a genetic arithmetic and logical unit (ALU) using a series of genetic logic gates.
• To demonstrate the feasibility of computing and data storage within a biocomputer system.

Main Methods:

• Design of a genetic ALU based on established digital computer ALU concepts.
• Implementation of a system architecture comprising a temporary register, ALU, and accumulator register.
• Development of bio-storage devices for data generated by the genetic ALU.

Main Results:

• Successful design and presentation of a genetic ALU's fundamental functions using a full adder register.
• Construction of bio-storage devices capable of retaining data produced by the genetic ALU.
• Demonstration of integrated computing and storage capabilities within the biocomputer system.

Conclusions:

• The developed genetic ALU and bio-storage system showcases the potential for biocomputers to perform complex operations.
• This work contributes to the advancement of biocomputing by integrating computational and storage functionalities at the genetic level.