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If DNA is Code, Can AI Help Write It? Scaling Cell Programming and Synthetic Biology, with Ginkgo Bioworks Co-founder and CEO Jason Kelly

No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups

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Transferring Skills from Computer Science to DNA Programming

In this chapter, they discuss the transfer of skills and challenges from computer science to DNA programming. They share a story about a computer scientist who transitioned into programming DNA and the challenges he faced in understanding the unpredictable nature of biology. They draw parallels between the complexity of neural networks and biological engineering, highlighting the power and uniqueness of working with DNA despite its difficulties.

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