DNA-based computing of strategic assignment problems

Phys Rev Lett. 2011 May 6;106(18):188702. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.106.188702. Epub 2011 May 3.

Abstract

DNA-based computing is a novel technique to tackle computationally difficult problems, in which computing time grows exponentially corresponding to problematic size. A strategic assignment problem is a typical nondeterministic polynomial problem, which is often associated with strategy applications. In this Letter, a new approach dealing with strategic assignment problems is proposed based on manipulating DNA strands, which is believed to be better than the conventional silicon-based computing in solving the same problem.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Computers, Molecular*
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / genetics
  • Molecular Biology / methods*
  • Task Performance and Analysis

Substances

  • DNA