Re: IBM Scientests Build Computer Chips from DNA

Troop — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:20:13 GMT

Yikes! That's intense.

IBM Scientests Build Computer Chips from DNA

DarkAstraea — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:48:17 GMT

"Scientists at IBM are experimenting with using DNA molecules as a way to create tiny circuits that could form the basis of smaller, more powerful computer chips. The technique builds on work done by Cal Tech's Paul Rothemund, who found that DNA molecules can be made to 'self-assemble' into tiny forms [PDF] such as triangles, squares and stars. 'To make a chip, the scientists first create lithographic templates using traditional chip making techniques. After, they pour a DNA solution over the surface of the silicon and the tiny triangles and squares — what the scientists call DNA origami — line themselves up to the patterns etched out using lithography.' DNA-based chips may sound like crackpot tech, but those involved believe the methodology could lead to a new way of fabricating features on the surface of chips that allows semiconductors to be made even smaller, faster and more power-efficient than they are today."

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Wow, we've already reached this stage in chip making!? Technology sure is improving really quickly in these hard economic times

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