Influential first-person shooter Doom can run on just about anything, from ATM machines to pregnancy tests and beyond, including blockchain networks. But even with a fervent group of fans hellbent on porting Doom to everything, this example is way out of left field.

A new student study out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) says that Doom could theoretically run using E. coli bacteria. First reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the experiment continues the trend of showing that the classic game can run on nearly anything—though it doesn’t sound like it’d be a particularly pleasant play experience.

“To run ‘Doom,’ all one needs is a screen and willpower,” MIT biotech graduate student researcher Lauren “Ren” Ramlan said.

In her report, Ramlan proposed using E. coli cells contained in a 32×48 well plate connected to a display controller. Inside the plate, the wells function as pixels. A display controller translates the graphics of Doom into signals that control the fluorescence of the cells. A video showcases samples of the simulated results.

“I’ve always been drawn to the fun and entertaining side of science. I find bioengineering to be a wonderful yet underutilized avenue for art and creativity, which is w

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