Scientists build a DNA computer that can perform calculations in a drop of water

September 22, 2026

3D rendering of a DNA molecule

(Live Science) – This programmable DNA computer can perform arithmetic without the continuous energy input needed by other systems.

Scientists have built a DNA-powered computer that can perform calculations using billions of molecules in a tiny drop of water.

The system taps into the laws of physics to create what the scientists describe as a computing system that’s more efficient than the conventional computers that are widely used today. (Read More)