Real-time audio and visual display of the Coronavirus genome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This paper describes a web based tool that uses a combination of sonification and an animated display to inquire into the SARS-CoV-2 genome. The audio data is generated in real time from a variety of RNA motifs that are known to be important in the functioning of RNA. Additionally, metadata relating to RNA translation and transcription has been used to shape the auditory and visual displays. Together these tools provide a unique approach to further understand the metabolism of the viral RNA genome. This audio provides a further means to represent the function of the RNA in addition to traditional written and visual approaches.

Results

Sonification of the SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA sequence results in a complex auditory stream composed of up to 12 individual audio trac

SUBMITTER: Temple MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7530539 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature