This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.Broadcast Transcript: It's a symbol of commitment. It's a memento mori. It's the DNA pendant offered by Japan's Eiwa Industry and it's two, two, two things in one. Using genetic extraction, Eiwa removes the DNA from, say, a strand of hair or a fingernail and places the helix (Make mine a double!) into a crystal which, in turn, is placed into a pendant that can be worn around the neck. The pendants come in two shapes: a round perfume bottle or a stylized face which fits snugly into a second s...