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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Formose Reaction Powers Chemical Reservoir Computing"

Researchers at Radboud University have demonstrated that the formose reaction, a complex self-organizing chemical reaction network, can perform computational tasks such as nonlinear classification and complex dynamics prediction. This approach leverages the inherent properties of chemical systems for computation, potentially bridging the gap between artificial systems and biological information processing. The study, published in Nature, highlights the potential for scalable and flexible molecular computing, with implications for the origins of life and neuromorphic computing.

science2 years ago

Unraveling the Origins of Life: Recreating the Crucial Chemical Reaction

Scientists are studying the chemical reactions that may have led to the formation of life on Earth. They are particularly interested in the role of autocatalytic reactions, which produce chemicals that encourage the same reaction to happen again. By integrating autocatalysis into the formose reaction, a well-known chemical pathway, researchers have found a way to produce more stable ribonucleotide building blocks, which are crucial components of RNA. This research not only sheds light on the origins of life but also has potential industrial applications in making common chemical reactions cheaper and more efficient.