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Breaking Barriers in Genomic Research: Quantum Computing Identifies Single DNA Building Blocks

2023/07/20

Prof. Tomofumi Tada from Q-PIT published the research paper entitled “Single-Molecule Identification of Nucleotides Using a Quantum Computer.” This study achieves a significant milestone in genomics and quantum computing, demonstrating the successful identification of individual DNA nucleotides via quantum computing technology. The research introduces a specialized quantum gate that effectively distinguishes adenosine among the four nucleotides, a crucial step toward quantum-driven genome analysis. This advancement holds potential implications for personalized medicine, drug development, and diagnostics. 

Access the full paper recently published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B (ACS) to explore details of the work and its potential practical applications at the intersection of quantum computing and genomics.

Single-Molecule Identification of Nucleotides Using a Quantum Computer
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