Researchers Develop World-First DNA Computer Capable of Complex Calculations

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Published: 2026-09-17
Category: science
Source: RealClearScience (citing Maynooth University)

Researchers at Maynooth University have created a pioneering DNA computer, described as one of the most complex and fastest molecular computers to date. This breakthrough, published in the journal Nature, demonstrates a molecular computer constructed from DNA strands that can perform arithmetic operations such as multiplication, division, and addition. This development represents a significant advance in the field of scientific computing and molecular engineering.

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