music + genomes

Together with Max Cooper, we try to answer the question "What does infinity sound like?"

Telling a story about infinity is tricky. Especially a short one. Watch the video and see how we did it.

Chromosomes

Music, genomes, split-flaps

In science one tries to tell people,
in such a way as to be understood by everyone,
something that no one ever knew before.

But in poetry, it’s the exact opposite.

—Paul Dirac, Mathematical Circles Adieu by H. Eves [quoted]

“Chromosomes” is a 6 minute demo, composed of 3 tracks based on the structures of human chromosomes 1, 21, and Y.

Our goal is to eventually create a full album with a track for each chromosome.

≡ methods resources credits

music

Gregory Coles

voice

Hannah Iqbal

concept & animation

Martin Krzywinski

Staff Scientist
Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre

thanks to

John Dupuis

Case Analyst
Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre

Cancer research and care ·

Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) at PHSA is an international leader in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics for precision medicine. By developing and deploying cutting-edge genome sequencing, computational and analytical technology, we are creating novel strategies to prevent and diagnose cancers and other diseases, uncovering new therapeutic targets and helping the world realize the social and economic benefits of genome science.

We are the Canadian node of the Earth Biogenome Project.