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Professor Winfree's research involves both theoretical and experimental aspects of molecular programming. He develops computation models that incorporate essential features of molecular folding, self-assembly, biochemical circuits, and molecular robotics. The models studied determine the expressiveness of programming at the molecular level, focusing on tasks such as decision-making, memory, behavior, and morphogenesis. Methods for compiling abstract molecular programs into actual molecules are developed and tested in the laboratory, contributing to advancements in the field of molecular technologies.
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