Biological computers: Genetically modified cells communicate like electronic circuits

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 13:30 in Biology & Nature

Genetically modified cells can be made to communicate with each other as if they were electronic circuits. Using yeast cells, a group of researchers has taken a groundbreaking step towards being able to build complex systems in the future where the body's own cells help to keep us healthy.

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