Neural networks consisting of DNA

TL;DR

This paper introduces the concept of DNA-based neural networks, exploring their potential as an alternative to electronic systems due to DNA's natural information storage capabilities.

Contribution

It provides a basic introduction to DNA neural networks, highlighting their potential and recent developments for readers unfamiliar with biochemistry.

Findings

DNA neural networks leverage DNA's natural information storage.

Recent research demonstrates feasibility of DNA-based neural computation.

Potential for biocompatible and energy-efficient neural systems.

Abstract

Neural networks based on soft and biological matter constitute an interesting potential alternative to traditional implementations based on electric circuits. DNA is a particularly promising system in this context due its natural ability to store information. In recent years, researchers have started to construct neural networks that are based on DNA. In this chapter, I provide a very basic introduction to the concept of DNA neural networks, aiming at an audience that is not familiar with biochemistry.