One of the most exciting emerging fields of 21st-century science is biocomputing, a concept that almost feels straight out of science fiction. In simple terms, biocomputing is the study of using biological systems to perform computing functions. Instead of traditional silicon-based chips, cells or mini brain–like tissues carry out computational tasks.

Swiss software company FinalSpark is developing “living" servers that replicate how artificial intelligence (AI) learns. According to the BBC, these servers could one day rival traditional data centres while using only a fraction of the energy.

From researchers at Johns Hopkins University to scientists at FinalSpark Labs, multiple teams are exploring biocomputing to create mini human brains. While their approaches vary, the long-term goal i

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