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DNA computes a square root

Complex molecular circuits with reliable digital behaviour can be created using DNA strands.

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Figure 1: Key features of the DNA circuits made by Qian and Winfree1.

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Benenson, Y. DNA computes a square root. Nature Nanotech 6, 465–467 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2011.128

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