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Light-induced spiking in proteinoids yields Boolean gates

Mougkogiannis, Panagiotis; Adamatzky, Andrew

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Panagiotis Mougkogiannis



Abstract

This study analyzes light modulation of spiking in proteinoids, thermally condensed proteins exhibiting spike dynamics. We elucidate how light induces changes in proteinoids, modulating spike frequency. Results show proteinoids' spiking can be adjusted by light intensity and wavelength. Structural investigations demonstrate light triggers conformational changes influencing spiking kinetics. Spiking proteinoids can perform Boolean logic, generating programmable expressions in response to light input modifications. This reveals potential unconventional computing applications. Our comprehensive analyses establish a fundamental understanding of light's impact on proteinoids' structure and protrusion dynamics, facilitating optically programmed bio-logic gates. Outcomes will catalyze future research into light-modified proteinoids for information processing and unconventional computation. In summary, this study provides key insights into light modulation of proteinoids' spiking behaviour, enabling novel optically controlled bio-logic gate operations and motivating continued efforts to integrate photo-responsive proteinoids in bioinspired computational systems.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 5, 2023
Online Publication Date Nov 14, 2023
Publication Date Dec 31, 2023
Deposit Date Nov 15, 2023
Publicly Available Date Dec 8, 2023
Journal Materials and Design
Print ISSN 0264-1275
Electronic ISSN 1873-4197
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 236
Article Number 112460
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2023.112460
Keywords thermal proteins; proteinoids; microspheres; unconventional computing
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11445871
Publisher URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127523008754#se0030

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