Crystals That Think About How They're Growing - Molecular Programming Research Seminar

Explore the fascinating intersection of molecular programming and DNA nanotechnology in this 58-minute research seminar. Delve into the groundbreaking work of David Doty, assistant professor at UC Davis, as he presents the design and experimental validation of a reprogrammable DNA tile set. Learn how this system, comprising 355 single-stranded tiles, can implement various 6-bit algorithms, including copying, sorting, and simulating Turing-universal cellular automata. Discover the potential of algorithmic behavior embedded within molecular self-assembly processes and understand the implications for creating smart molecular systems from first principles. Gain insights into the reliability of this system, with an average per-tile error rate of less than 1 in 3000 across 21 implemented circuits. Explore the broader implications of this research for understanding the fundamental logical and physical limits of computation in molecular systems.

Crystals That Think About How They’re Growing (David Doty, UC Davis)