| 1. The sculpture
commemorates the 50th anniversary of the discovery of DNA
by Crick and Watson. |
| 2. It clearly
connects the genome to the earth by representing the figure
emerging from a seed case. |
| 3. By using the
photovoltaic cell as a power source it demonstrates that life
is ultimately dependent on the sun. |
| 4. Awe and Wonder.
It graphically demonstrates the enormous amount of information
that is contained in the DNA, and thus within every cell of
our bodies. |
| 5. The sculpture
links knowledge with responsibility, making the point that
if we want the genome to go on into the future (reading of
the genome at two a second will takes 74 years to complete)
then we must find a way of living that is sustainable. We
must generate our energy from renewable resources. |
| 6. The computer
display can provide a focus for information on genetics;
· Displaying
information of the current gene being signalled.
· Displaying information about the whole gene, the
structure of DNA, how it functions within the cell etc.
· Carrying links to information on the current state
of research.
· Carrying links to information on the benefits of
gene research.
· Carrying information on environmental matters.
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