A Simulation of Life Using a Dynamic Core Memory Partitioned by Membrane Data

Abstract

An evolutionary core memory system is proposed which simulates reactions between biological molecules in membrane bound compartments in a solvent. In the imitation of biological substances, every word in the core is classified as a Membrane, Nutrition, DNA, or Protein; and the actions of the core proceed by metabolic reactions catalyzed by Proteins. The core is partitioned into small sections by Membranes. A creature in this space is represented by a region delimited by a pair of Membranes, and if it has an appropriate DNA sequence and initial Proteins, it can reproduce itself and dominate the core. In an experiment, a small ancestor creature that the author designed is inoculated and made to evolve in the core. Creatures able to replicate DNA more efficiently than that designed are successfully bred.