Membranes Versus DNA

• Autorzy: Marcus S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Based on some recent arguments brought into attention by some important authors, we point out the insufficiency of DNA in explaining life and the importance of membranes in bridging this gap. We also discuss the delicate, still open problem concerning the mathematical status of membrane.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

DNA computing; membrane

• Wydawca: IOS Press
• Czasopismo: Fundamenta Informaticae
• Rocznik: 2002
• Tom: Vol. 49, nr 1-3
• Strony: 223--227
• Opis fizyczny: bibliogr. 13 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Marcus S.

• Romanian Academy, Mathematics, Calea Victoriei 125, Bucharest, Romania,

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