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Conversion of amino-acid sequence in proteins to classical music: search for auditory patterns

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: We have converted genome-encoded protein sequences into musical notes to reveal auditory patterns without compromising musicality. We derived a reduced range of 13 base notes by pairing similar amino acids and distinguishing them using variations of three-note chords and codon distribution to dictate rhythm. The conversion will help make genomic coding sequences more approachable for the general public, young children, and vision-impaired scientists.

Source: Genome biology

DOI: 10.1186/gb-2007-8-5-405

Authors: Rie Takahashi, Jeffrey H Miller

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Fractal and DNA sequence analysis

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,490

OpenAlex ID: W2103863014

FWCI: 0.395

Cites: 8

Cited by: 49

Related to: 10