Frequently asked questions on the DNA Music service
What is the history DNA music?
DNA music has been developed since the early 1970's when Geneticists found it easier to read the long strands of DNA code by assigning musical pitches to the 22 Amino Acids. This allowed them to compare DNA and look for mutations and reverse engineer these tones back into proteins. This opened the way for more musical scientists to develop the system further until today where DNA music is now being taken very seriously by composers and musicians as a new form and medium of the music industry.
Prof. Susumu Ohno (of Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, who died on January 13, 2000, at the age of 71) proposed years ago that the repetition process governs both the musical composition and the DNA sequence construction . see this paper by Ohno in Immunogenetics (1986) titled: "The all pervasive principle of repetitious recurrence governs not only coding sequence construction but also human endeavor in musical composition".
DNA Music Lecture Video with David Deamer Professor of Chemistry, UC Santa Cruz
Dr. David W. Deamer is
professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the
Regular patterns and sequences of notes exist throughout music, from the pitches of a scale to the rhythms of a song. The same goes for the building blocks of life. Patterns govern the way molecules fit together to construct a DNA molecule or a protein strand. When these patterns are "translated" into the patterns of music, some of them contain very interesting melodies and rhythms. DNA music is a new and unique way of experiencing the complexity of life.
Deamer Research Group
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University of California
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How do I get my DNA profile?
On applying for your DNA test a Sample Kit is sent out to you directly to retrieve a sample from you. It is then sent to the Genetic laboratory for processing of the data to eventually be sent on to us for music translation and production.
How long does the entire process take?
We promise to deliver your DNA music within 30 days from the moment of your application. The genetic processing takes 2 weeks and we spend another 2 weeks producing, printing and returning your products and sequences to you by Fedex.
How much does the service cost in total?
We have made a complete all
inclusive cost for the genetic testing and the full music production at
which covers the entire costs of processing of your DNA, music production, shipping
costs and materials.
Is my genetic DATA secure?
It is very important to us that our clients information is protected and secure, our genetic colleagues will send you a consent form that gives you the piece of mind that your genetic data is being handled in a private and secure manner along the guidelines of the Data Protection Act 1998. All information, genetic and musical, is returned to the owner on completion of the DNA music service.
Can I choose how my DNA music should sound?
Yes, in fact it is very important to us to create a musical piece that not only reflects you as a person genetically but expresses your own personality and tastes. Our musicians and composer's are capable of producing your music in a huge variety of styles from ancient to ambient. Of course the production costs may vary if you would prefer a full symphony orchestra.
