Biological Computing - A Convergence of Nanotechnology and LifeInspired Computation
Fouad Sabry
Verlag: One Billion Knowledgeable
Beschreibung
In an era where biology and computing converge, Biological Computing unveils the profound impact of nanobiotechnology on science, medicine, and engineering. This book is a gateway to understanding how biological systems inspire computational models, drive innovation, and redefine the boundaries of technology. Designed for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike, it presents a compelling synthesis of theory and application. Chapters Brief Overview: 1: Biological computing – Explores the intersection of biology and computation, setting the foundation. 2: Reactome – Examines biochemical pathways as informationprocessing networks within living systems. 3: Molecular logic gate – Discusses how molecules perform logic operations, mimicking digital circuits. 4: Multistate modeling of biomolecules – Analyzes biomolecular dynamics for computational applications. 5: Wetware computer – Introduces biocomputers using living cells as functional computational units. 6: Nanobiotechnology – Highlights the role of nanoscale biological tools in computational advancements. 7: Aptamer – Covers synthetic molecules that bind to targets with high specificity, aiding computation. 8: Transcriptor – Explains transistorlike biological components essential for genetic circuit design. 9: Bioinformatics – Details computational techniques for analyzing biological data and genomic sequences. 10: Metabolome – Investigates metabolic networks and their potential for biological computation. 11: Gene regulatory network – Describes gene interactions as complex computational decision systems. 12: Biomolecular engineering – Discusses the design and optimization of biological computing elements. 13: Synthetic biology – Explores engineered biological systems capable of executing computational tasks. 14: DNA computing – Showcases DNA as a medium for encoding, storing, and processing information. 15: Biophysics – Examines physical principles underlying molecularscale biological computations. 16: Chemical computer – Investigates chemical reactions as computational processes beyond traditional computing. 17: Natural computing – Explores computational paradigms inspired by natural biological mechanisms. 18: Metabolic network modeling – Discusses frameworks for simulating metabolic processes computationally. 19: Computational gene – Explains the digital representation of genes and their computational significance. 20: Metabolic engineering – Shows how metabolic pathways are designed for optimized computational efficiency. 21: Genomics – Examines largescale genetic data analysis and its impact on computational biology. By bridging molecular science and computation, Biological Computing presents a transformative perspective on problemsolving in modern science and engineering. Whether you're a researcher, student, or enthusiast, this book unlocks the potential of nanobiotechnology in reshaping our digital and biological future.
