Abstract

Symmetry: Culture and Science
Volume 32, Number 2, pages 292-292 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.26830/symmetry_2021_2_292

SYMMETRY AND ASYMMETRY IN BIOINFORMATICS – FROM GENETIC CODE TO LIFE

Matthew He^*

^* Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Florida, U.S.A.
E-mail: hem@nova.edu

Abstract: Symmetry is powerful because it is asymmetry’s twin. They are equal and opposite, yin and yang. In this talk, we trace back to the empty relation/null transformation as the origin of symmetry and asymmetry, and present symmetrical and asymmetrical characteristics in Bioinformatics at many levels of organization ranging from genetic code, DNA replications, protein building blocks amino acids, individual cells, through organs, to entire body-shapes. We illustrate that the presence of symmetry enables the ease and efficiency of live formation and the role of asymmetry is to enable evolution and adaptation to take place. Furthermore, we pointed out that the phenomenon of symmetry breaking lies at the heart of most of our understanding of pattern formation. As a universal principle, symmetry breaking originates information, and is essential for cell movement, polarity, and developmental patterning. We conclude that symmetry and asymmetry intertwine via a motion of symmetry breaking.