Microsoft has unveiled plans to develop a biological computing platform called Station B. The system will use a computational model to simulate the interactions of hundreds of combinations of genetic and environmental factors , helping scientists to conduct research more efficiently and create beneficial new manufactured DNA molecules in living cells . The platform is being developed in collaboration with Princeton University and the UK - based companies Oxford Biomedica and Synthace . Microsoft claims the platform could be used to develop innovations in a number of industries , including the production of energy , chemicals , food and fuel .
Microsoft has unveiled plans to launch a biological computing platform called Station B. The system will use a computational model to simulate the interactions of millions of combinations of genetic and environmental factors, helping scientists to conduct research more efficiently and create beneficial new manufactured DNA sequences in living cells. The project is being developed in collaboration with Princeton University and the UK-based companies Oxford Biomedica and Synthace. Microsoft claims the platform could be used to develop innovations in a number of industries, including the production of medicines, chemicals, food and fuel.