From Ian Truelove, Leeds School of Contemporary Art and Graphic Design
Wouldn’t it be great if junk DNA contained alien picture messages? It occurred to me that if A = up, T = down, C = left and G = right, then DNA could be translated into a continuous line drawing. I have tested this with mitochondrial DNA sequences. See www.graphicsatleeds.com/mtdna
Although I have not spotted any circles, the technique does create intriguing images. Perhaps readers with access to appropriate computing power could employ the same approach to visualise junk DNA. While you are searching for signs from an artistic alien, you might also take the opportunity to admire the art of nature.
Leeds, UK
