Scientists Develop Bacteria-Powered Biocomputer
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Researchers from McGill University and an international team have developed a biocomputer that utilizes Escherichia coli and Vibrio natriegens to process information. The system uses physical tunnel networks to mirror mathematical decision trees, allowing bacteria to explore multiple solutions simultaneously. The findings were announced on November 3, 2026.
The team tested the system using the Subset Sum Problem. By leveraging bacterial reproduction, the device creates additional processing units to solve complex tasks without requiring traditional RAM.
