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The RNA operator theory.

A Crowe

    Medical Hypotheses
    |February 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    RNA Operator Theory proposes a novel biological control mechanism using a natural computing language. This language, based on nucleotide bits, explains complex functions like morphogenesis and brain activity through molecular manipulation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Computational Biology
    • Biophysics

    Background:

    • Biological control functions, including morphogenesis and brain function, lack comprehensive mechanistic explanations.
    • Existing models do not fully account for the complex regulatory processes observed in living systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the RNA Operator Theory (RNT) as a new framework for understanding biological control mechanisms.
    • To propose a natural computing language, based on nucleotide sequences, as the underlying system for these functions.

    Main Methods:

    • The theory posits a machine language composed of nucleotide bits, observable as repeated sequences in genetic nucleic acid.
    • It assumes the existence of operators within this language that directly manipulate matter at a molecular level when encoded in RNA (RNS).

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    Main Results:

    • The RNT provides a potential explanation for how biological systems achieve complex functions through molecular-level operations.
    • Empirical observation of repeated nucleotide sequences supports the existence of this coded language.

    Conclusions:

    • The RNA Operator Theory offers a novel perspective on biological computation and control.
    • This framework suggests that RNA sequences function as operators, directing molecular manipulation for biological processes.