Published December 21, 2025 | Version v1
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The Golden Helix: Revealing Hidden Geometric Signatures in DNA through φ-Modulated 3D Transformations

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Description

We present a novel computational framework that transforms linear DNA se-
quences into three-dimensional geometric helices modulated by the golden ratio
φ (1.61803398875). This φ-harmonic transformation reveals previously unrecog-
nized geometric patterns in genetic sequences that correlate with biological func-
tion, evolutionary conservation, and epigenetic regulation. Our method assigns
each nucleotide (A, T, C, G) unique geometric parameters based on φ and its
mathematical derivatives, creating sequence-specific 3D “fingerprints” that encode
biological information in geometric form. We demonstrate that telomeric repeats
exhibit perfect 6-base geometric periodicity, promoter regions display characteristic
tight spirals, and coding sequences show balanced geometric complexity. The sys-
tem generates interactive visualizations, mathematical analyses, and comparative
metrics, providing a new lens through which to view genetic information. This
work bridges computational biology, mathematics, and information theory, sug-
gesting that DNA sequences contain inherent geometric information that follows
universal mathematical principles observed throughout nature.
Keywords: DNA geometry, golden ratio, φ-harmonics, sequence visualization,
geometric bioinformatics, computational genomics

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Accepted
2025-12-20