"A team of researchers at the University of Toyama in Japan, led by Masahiko Inouye, claim to have created the world's first stable artificial DNA molecules, made from synthesized nucleosides that resemble their natural counterparts," says Ruchi Mallya, Pharmaceutical Technology Analyst at Datamonitor.
DNA computers require minimal or no external power sources as they run on internal energy produced during cellular reactions. There is a huge amount of potential for a computer that does not need to be plugged in; the implications this has for laptops and true mobility are endless.
Because of these reasons, scientists all over the world are looking for ways in which DNA may be integrated into a computer chip to create a biochip that will make standard computers faster and more energy efficient. DNA computers could potentially be the future of 'green IT'.
An earlier report in Live Science, Breakthrough: Artificial DNA Could Power Future Computers, says: "The breakthrough will be detailed in the July 23 issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society." However, it seems to be available now from the American Chemical Society site if you are a subscriber or have $25 to spare.
