Has linked bacteria to the computer

Scientists at the Zurich University of Technology, Switzerland, have made a breakthrough in biotechnology that links E.coli bacteria to computers.

The development is in real time mode and the movement of bacteria - the machine is controlled by computer algorithms and external light sources.

Now when the existence is attached to the computer, this is the first time bacteria actively participate in the experiment.

Scientists have used external light signals to change the mode of life of bacteria. Previously, it was rare for E. coli bacteria to participate in scientific experiments. Now when the existence is associated with the computer, for the first time, bacteria actively participate in the experiment. According to this principle, bacteria can be used in other studies such as drug testing.

Now that scientists have succeeded in turning on red light, the bacteria stop producing methionine - an amino acid, the growth rate of bacteria slows down; when blue light is turned on, the opposite result is obtained.

The relationship between bacteria and computers is done through optical measurements. In the future, scientists plan to use more light colors to control bacteria, easily control some enzymes and turn microorganisms into real factories that produce one. Certain substances can thereby optimize biotechnology.