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Active control over self-replication, molecular computation and network behavior by external triggering. Non-enzymatic replication systems exploit simultaneous template-directed autocatalysis and cross catalysis for wiring the network components. Several approaches are practiced to manipulate the​se systems, based on chemical changes that can affect the replication efficiency. The ability to control their response to physical external triggering, such as shining light or pH jumps, might increase significantly their utility and applicability, as it can shift the self-organization states away from equilibrium and provide temporal control over the progress of the chemical (replication) reactions and the entire network topology.


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