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The entire algorithm seems to be made up of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_pair DNA pase pairs]; namely (A) adenine, (T) thymine, (C) cytosine, and (G) guanine, and asterisks (*). |
The entire algorithm seems to be made up of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_pair DNA pase pairs]; namely (A) adenine, (T) thymine, (C) cytosine, and (G) guanine, and asterisks (*). |
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All DNA in every living thing is made up of sequences of these compounds, which are strung together, connected in a double helix, and coiled very very tightly inside the nucleus and mitochondria in every cell. When a cell reproduces -- and this should not be taken to be anything more than a crash course in gene splicing -- a copy of these strings is made. However sometimes very minor deviations can occur, which may lead to slight changes in body function. If, for example, a change in DNA sequencing is malignant, it can lead to one of any number of diseases, such as cancer or eczema. However, minor beneficial changes can happen as well. |
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It is through some small changes in DNA that paleontologists can examine certain aspects of evolution. For example, it was always assumed the Neanderthal was an ancestor of humans, but a study on Neanderthal genomes in the 1990s showed this to be incorrect, and we now know we evolved separately. |
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Because evolution is one of the common themes in Dr. Suresh's work, and one often looks to DNA to better understand evolution, it is quite likely Dr. Suresh's work involved looking at DNA strings to explore how man was evolving to have new powers. |
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Revision as of 14:29, 29 November 2006
The algorithm appears to be a complex mathematical formula which can be used to locate Evolved Humans. Mohinder tells Eden that he believes his father was working on such a formula. Later, Eden discovers a USB flash drive half-buried in the gravel of the lizard Mohinder's terrarium. Mohinder plugs it into his father's laptop and the algorithm appears.
Initially excited by the discovery, Mohinder has become frustrated by his inability to understand the algorithm, which he now believes to be gibberish.
Within the DNA base-pair sequences of which the algorithm is composed, blank areas marked with dashes form the image of the mysterious symbol.
In his father's office at Chennai University, Mohinder discovers the algorithm scrolling across the computer screen.
In the episode Homecoming, as the algorithm is still scrolling on the computer screen, the prompt "Do You Want to Quit?" appears. Ultimately, Mohinder selects "No", and is asked for a password. After a few tries, he enters "Shanti", his dead sister's name. At once, the algorithm vanishes, and is replaced by a list of identified evolved humans.
Notes
The entire algorithm seems to be made up of DNA pase pairs; namely (A) adenine, (T) thymine, (C) cytosine, and (G) guanine, and asterisks (*).
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