First biological computers created.

@taiguy (478)
United States
May 22, 2007 1:10pm CST
Researchers at Harvard University and Princeton University have made a crucial step toward building biological computers, tiny implantable devices that can monimtor the activities and characteristics of human cells. The information provided by these "molecular doctors," constructed entirely of DNA, RNA, and proteins, could eventually revolutionize medicine by directing therapies only to diseased cells or tissues. Cool eh?
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yanjiaren
@yanjiaren (9031)
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22 May 07
I get nervous about this kind of technology lol. What if they create something that can DESTROY human healthy cells and make the reverse happen, instill disease in humans. This is the worrying bit. They create something with good intention then along comes a prat that distorts it and modifies it for evil.
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taiguy
@taiguy (478)
• United States
22 May 07
I do get a few shivers myself. The idea that someone can not only track me, but also track or inhibit my internal biological functions is rather disturbing. Atleast evil scientists will finally get something new to place with, though.
Phlamingho
@Phlamingho (7822)
• Denmark
22 May 07
That's very cool, but it'll probably be several years before we see anything like that on the market.
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taiguy
@taiguy (478)
• United States
22 May 07
It reminds me of science fictional nano robots which act as medicine in the body or to enable 'super' powers.