Information Processing by Biochemical Systems Neural Network-Type Configurations

This book describes fully delineated biochemical systems, organized as Neural Network-type assemblies. The basic components involved are well defined enzymic units. The product of one unit is transferred to the next unit where it acts as the starting material, much the same as natural neurotransmitters carry out their information by being transferred between one neuron and the other. Hence, a wireless connection between the components is achieved. Accordingly, the assemblies considered herein can be envisaged as basic model systems which contribute to furthering our understanding of the natural systems. Moreover, the systems considered set a new milestone on the road to biocomputing, along which the previously developed biomolecular switches and biomolecular logic gates (referred to in the book) are additional landmarks.

Orna Filo, PhD, has over ten years of experience in the medical equipment industry, developing various diagnostic imaging technologies. She held various positions in RD and clinical affairs, including management of clinical studies, clinical support to RD and marketing, development of clinical studies protocols, and data analysis. Dr. Filo currently owns a company that develops tools for assessment of spine deformities. Noah Lotan, PhD, is a chemical engineer-by basic training. He was appointed Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Dr. Lotan has been a visiting scientist at universities in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.