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molecular computing

American  
[muh-lek-yuh-ler-kuhm-pyoo-ting] / məˈlɛk yə lər kəmˈpyu tɪŋ /

noun

  1. Computers. the computer science of harnessing DNA, enzymes, proteins, and other biochemical molecules to perform computational functions as an alternative to using silicon-based technology.

molecular computing Scientific  

  1. The use of biological molecules such as enzymes and DNA to perform the functions of an electronic computer.

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This capability could lead to breakthroughs in molecular computing and highly efficient optical devices that outperform current technologies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Synthetic versions might be exploited to perform photochemical switching functions in molecular computing and sensing technologies, or in bioactive molecules including drugs.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024

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