Abstract
DNA sequences contain vast amounts of biological data and computer algorithms play an important role in processing these data for human inspection. Here we describe an updated computer-generated auditory display tool to be used as stand-alone audio or as a complement to a visual display for DNA sequence inspection. The auditory display uses musical notes to represent the data in relation to the process of gene expression or DNA replication. Given the use of musical notes in the auditory display raises the possibility these may be considered algorithmic music. To pursue this notion further the auditory displays were used in a music studio setting outside of the science laboratory. Musicians were challenged to play in-sync with the audio and to embellish the melodic and harmonic content of the auditory display. New music compositions featuring the auditory displays were recorded and performed live in outreach events to promote a wider understanding of the processes of gene expression and DNA replication and how gene sequence information affects human health conditions.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Auditory Display (ICAD2024): Sonifcation // Spatialization |
Editors | Tim Ziemer, Prithvi Ravi Kantan, Samuel Chabot, Jonas Braasch |
Place of Publication | U.S. |
Publisher | The International Community for Auditory Display |
Pages | 102-108 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Print) | 9798991456203 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Event | International Conference on Auditory Display - EMPAC, Troy, United States Duration: 24 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024 Conference number: 29th |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Auditory Display |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Troy |
Period | 24/06/24 → 28/06/24 |
Keywords
- DNA
- genetic algorithm
- computational biology