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We present a process algebra for DNA computing, discussing compilation of other formal systems into the algebra, and compilation of the algebra into DNA structures.

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Cardelli, L. Strand algebras for DNA computing. Nat Comput 10, 407–428 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11047-010-9236-7

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