Journal
CELL
Volume 137, Issue 7, Pages 1272-1281Publisher
CELL PRESS
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2009.04.048
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- National Science Foundation (SynBERC) [NSF-BES0547637,]
- Office of Naval Research
- Pew and Packard Foundations
- Kirschstein National Research Service Award
- [NIH EY016546]
- [NIH AI067699]
- [NIH R01GM077040]
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Edge detection is a signal processing algorithm common in artificial intelligence and image recognition programs. We have constructed a genetically encoded edge detection algorithm that programs an isogenic community of E. coli to sense an image of light, communicate to identify the light-dark edges, and visually present the result of the computation. The algorithm is implemented using multiple genetic circuits. An engineered light sensor enables cells to distinguish between light and dark regions. In the dark, cells produce a diffusible chemical signal that diffuses into light regions. Genetic logic gates are used so that only cells that sense light and the diffusible signal produce a positive output. A mathematical model constructed from first principles and parameterized with experimental measurements of the component circuits predicts the performance of the complete program. Quantitatively accurate models will facilitate the engineering of more complex biological behaviors and inform bottom-up studies of natural genetic regulatory networks.
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