Towards neuronal computing: simple creation of two logic functions in 3D cell cultures using multi-electrode arrays

Bull, Larry; Uroukov, Ivan

Authors

Lawrence Bull Larry.Bull@uwe.ac.uk
AHOD Research and Scholarship and Prof

Ivan Uroukov

Abstract

In this paper we begin by reviewing a number of previously presented approaches to control the electrical stimulation of in vitro neuronal networks for computation through the use of multi-electrode array technology. Drawing upon this research we describe how universal computation is possible with a form of three-dimensional cell culture so long as the underlying properties of the neuronal networks therein are considered. That is, we describe how it is possible to produce the Boolean logic functions NOT and OR in vitro in a simple way.

Citation

Bull, L., & Uroukov, I. (2008). Towards neuronal computing: simple creation of two logic functions in 3D cell cultures using multi-electrode arrays. International Journal of Unconventional Computing, 4(2), 143-154

Journal Article Type	Article
Publication Date	Jan 1, 2008
Journal	International Journal of Unconventional Computing
Print ISSN	1548-7199
Publisher	Old City Publishing
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	4
Issue	2
Pages	143-154
Keywords	brain, stimulation, NOT, multi-electrode array, neuronal computing, computer science, theory and methods
Publisher URL	http://www.oldcitypublishing.com