Recurrent Neural Networks in Synthetic Cells: a Route to Autonomous Molecular Agents?

Overview

Journal Front Bioeng Biotechnol

Date 2023 Jun 23

PMID 37351468

Authors

Michele Braccini

Ethan Collinson

Andrea Roli

Harold Fellermann

Pasquale Stano

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