Since we are all about programming cells, we need code. The code we use isn't
RNA or
protein or
small molecules, instead it's the specific sequence of a
DNA molecule. We write code by putting pieces of
DNA together, each of which has a particular function. To use a different metaphor, the
parts we use to build systems are
DNA molecules. That's why
DNA molecules in the registry are referred to as
parts rather than
DNA. Finally note that the Registry doesn't have entries for
mRNA or
small molecules. We should, and we'll get to those as soon as we can.
Go back to the start->