Scientists Develop World-First DNA Computer That Operates Without Continuous Power

Researchers have successfully built a pioneering DNA computer capable of performing mathematical calculations using molecular interactions, rather than traditional silicon chips, and crucially, it runs without continuous external power. This breakthrough in molecular computing points towards potential applications in long-term data storage, energy-efficient computation, and even future systems operating inside cells for tasks like disease detection. The research was supported by the European Research Council and Science Foundation Ireland.