Baitul Ma’mur
More than 200 quadrillion angels on a 0.75mm head of a typical pin!
More than 200 quadrillion angels on a 0.75mm head of a typical pin!
A previously unnoticed symmetry inside the genetic code found in the mathematical operations of the DNA is exploited as a new method for DNA encoding that is believed to have important implications for both art and science. Inspired from the Arabic scripts (a.k.a. Hadiths) and using this exciting new method of storing information in DNA - invented by Joe Davis - has smashingly achieved the information density of 2.89bits/base. The information stored in a 258mer DNA is a molecule that holds multiple encodings of Subhanallah, the holy Arabic phrase which means ‘praise be to God’ - symbolising blessings and the creation of angels in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The project simply intends to deliver the beautiful message of hope to the world where needed!
Baitul Ma’mur is a collaborative project of Joe Davis, Artist Scientist, Harvard University, MIT, Sarah Khan, BioArtist, Peshawar 2.0, Wetware & Design Associate, Averos, and Kyle Cromer, PhD, Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University
Sarah Khan
Bio-Artist and Wetware Engineer Sarah Khan is one of the youngest teaching staff members in Pakistan, teaching undergraduate Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and BioArt (Institute of Integrative Biosciences, CECOS University, and School of Audacity, Peshawar 2.0). She co-designed vehicular emission and heavy-metal bio-sensors, winning Bronze and Silver awards at iGEM. She received appreciation awards from the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan and won the P@SHA ICT award. Her bio-artworks have been exhibited both in Pakistan and internationally. Her newest interests lie in astrobiology - along with her timeless little book for seeking guidance and magic (she says it’s secret!).
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