DNA- and RNA-Based Computing Systems

**Discover the science of biocomputing with this comprehensive and forward-looking new resource** __DNA- and RNA-Based Computing Systems__ delivers an authoritative overview of DNA- and RNA-based biocomputing systems that touches on cutting-edge advancements in computer science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and materials science. Accomplished researcher, academic, and author Evgeny Katz offers readers an examination of the intersection of computational, chemical, materials, and engineering aspects of biomolecular information processing. A perfect companion to the recently published __Enzyme-Based Computing__ by the same editor, the book is an authoritative reference for those who hope to better understand DNA- and RNA-based logic gates, multi-component logic networks, combinatorial calculators, and related computational systems that have recently been developed for use in biocomputing devices. __DNA- and RNA-Based Computing Systems__ summarizes the latest research efforts in this rapidly evolving field and points to possible future research foci. Along with an examination of potential applications in biosensing and bioactuation, particularly in the field of biomedicine, the book also includes topics like: * A thorough introduction to the fields of DNA and RNA computing, including DNA/enzyme circuits * A description of DNA logic gates, switches and circuits, and how to program them * An introduction to photonic logic using DNA and RNA * The development and applications of DNA computing for use in databases and robotics Perfect for biochemists, biotechnologists, materials scientists, and bioengineers, __DNA- and RNA-Based Computing Systems__ also belongs on the bookshelves of computer technologists and electrical engineers who seek to improve their understanding of biomolecular information processing. Senior undergraduate students and graduate students in biochemistry, materials science, and computer science will also benefit from this book. "The world's leading experts in biomolecular computing provide an overview of different DNA/RNA-based computing systems, including simple Boolean logic gates, multi-component logic networks, combinatorial calculators, cell-based systems, logic systems for biomedical analysis, and more. In doing so, they cover advances in unconventional computing, biochemistry, smart materials, biotechnology and nanotechnology. The book also discusses potential applications in biosensing and bioactuation, particularly for biomedical purposes"-- Provided by publisher