# Synthesized Bio-Communication Computer Scientists in Madrid Use Bacteria to Solve Problems By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacteria-to-solve-problems References: [upm.es](http://www.upm.es/internacional/UPM/UPM) & [fi.upm.es](http://www.fi.upm.es/?id=tablon&acciongt=consulta1&idet=550) Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Madrid's School of Computing are developing a new system of using bacteria to solve problems. The Madrid team is working on algorithm designs that facilitate communication between different bacteria by synchronizing naturally produced chemical signals in order to transfer information. The Madrid school's process of using bacteria to solve problems brings [biological computing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biointelligence-initiative) closer to reality. **Implications** - The idea was to "build living systems with features not natural." A lot of research went into this science project that was developed at the School of Informatics. The thesis was directed by a doctor of computer science and a professor named Juan Castellanos Peñuela. Using bacteria to solve complex problems would certainly create one interesting class! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Synthesized Bio-communication:** Using algorithm designs to facilitate communication between bacteria for problem-solving. - **Biological Computing:** Developing living systems with non-natural features. - **Bacterial Information Transfer:** Synchronizing naturally produced chemical signals for information transfer using bacteria. ### Where This Applies - **Biotechnology:** Developing innovative bacterial computing methods for bio-based industries. - **Computer Science:** Using bacterial solutions to solve computational problems. - **Education:** Creating interesting courses in synthetic biology for biochemistry and biotechnology students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Printable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-ink.md) - [Biological Material Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohybrid.md) - [Cancer-Combatting Engineered Bacteria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staphylococcus-epidermidis.md) - [Digitally Simulated Living Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulated-living-cells.md) - [Organic Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso.md) - [AI-Powered Cultivated Meat Fermenters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cultivated-b.md) - [Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-robots.md) - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Microscale Swimming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-robots-1.md)