CSHL hosts many events all year long for science enthusiasts of all ages to attend… no Ph.D. required! We invite the general public to experience knowledge and nature at CSHL by taking a tour or participating in our concert & lecture programs.
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Sunday, April 26, 202010:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, April 26 - DNA DAY10:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, April 26 - DNA DAY
More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, April 26 - DNA DAYSunday, April 26, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our employees and visitors during the current COVID-19 outbreak, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is canceling and/or postponing events for public audiences. |
Monday, April 27, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Why Do Cells Have Different Shapes?12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Why Do Cells Have Different Shapes?
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Why Do Cells Have Different Shapes?Monday, April 27, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm All living things are made of cells, and the human body is composed of trillions of cells. Join DNALC instructor Brittany for this DNALC Short as she explores why cells have different structures and the relationship between structure and function. 1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo erectus1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo erectus
More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo erectusMonday, April 27, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm You are the product of billions of years of evolutionary change! Join anthropologist Lindsay Barone to explore the hominins one-by-one in the DNALC Live series Species Shorts. |
Tuesday, April 28, 202011:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Plant and Animal Cells11:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Plant and Animal Cells
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Plant and Animal CellsTuesday, April 28, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am You are an animal. That wasn't an insult but a true fact! Do you know the differences between plant and animal cells? What about the similarities? Tune in to watch Mike explain these topics. 1:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNA Barcoding Part III: DNA Sequencing and Species Identification1:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNA Barcoding Part III: DNA Sequencing and Species Identification
More information about DNALC Live: DNA Barcoding Part III: DNA Sequencing and Species IdentificationTuesday, April 28, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm DNA barcoding allows for the identification of an organism through analysis of a short region of DNA within its genome, similar to how the pattern of bars in a universal product code (UPC) identifies each consumer product. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Live Biology Teacher’s Lounge3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Live Biology Teacher’s Lounge
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Live Biology Teacher’s LoungeTuesday, April 28, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The DNALC Live “Biology Teacher’s Lounge” is a town hall-style event to connect middle and high school teachers with DNALC educators to share experiences, concerns, and ideas for making the best of this difficult situation. |
Wednesday, April 29, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Intro to the Mighty Mitochondria12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Intro to the Mighty Mitochondria
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Intro to the Mighty MitochondriaWednesday, April 29, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Energy keeps everything going, especially all living things! Join Elna Gottlieb in this DNALC Live Short as we explore the organelles that harness that energy, the mitochondria. 1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo antecessor1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo antecessor
More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo antecessorWednesday, April 29, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm You are the product of billions of years of evolutionary change! Join anthropologist Lindsay Barone to explore the hominins one-by-one in the DNALC Live series Species Shorts. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: The True Cause of Sickle Cell Anemia2:00 pm: DNALC Live: The True Cause of Sickle Cell Anemia
More information about DNALC Live: The True Cause of Sickle Cell AnemiaWednesday, April 29, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bioinformatics uses information technology, such as computers and computer programs, to study the information in DNA and proteins. In this activity, you will use these tools to understand the true cause of sickle cell anemia, a genetic disorder of the hemoglobin beta gene. |
Thursday, April 30, 202011:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Dynamic Cell Membrane11:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Dynamic Cell Membrane
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Dynamic Cell MembraneThursday, April 30, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am What's something that all cells have in common? They all have a membrane! In this session will explore what makes the cell membrane dynamic. 12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Spiders, Part IV12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Spiders, Part IV
More information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Spiders, Part IVThursday, April 30, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spiders are one of the most misunderstood of all invertebrates. Many would regard them as creepy or frightening, but a closer look reveals both great beauty and surprising intelligence. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - April 302:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - April 30
More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - April 30Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm The College Board has announced that this year’s AP® Biology Exam will consist only of Units 1 – 6. The DNALC seeks to help students with content from Units 5 and 6, which pertain to molecular biology and genetics. |
Friday, May 1, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron! Part I12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron! Part I
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron! Part IFriday, May 1, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Neurons are special cell types of animal nervous systems. Though they come in many shapes and sizes, they are some of the most interesting cells with unique structures that are closely linked to cellular function! Join DNALC educator Jeff Petracca for a brief discussion of neuron structure and how it allows these amazing cells to send messages throughout an animals' body. 12:30 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron and its Electrifying Action Potentials! Part II12:30 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron and its Electrifying Action Potentials! Part II
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron and its Electrifying Action Potentials! Part IIFriday, May 1, 2020 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Electrical messages are often propagated down a neuron's axon using an electrochemical phenomenon, known as an action potential. Join DNALC educator Jeff Petracca for an exploration of the how action potentials are actually generated by neurons and the electrochemical processes that allow neurons to rapidly transfer information from one cell to another. 1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo heidelbergensis1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo heidelbergensis
More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo heidelbergensisFriday, May 1, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm You are the product of billions of years of evolutionary change! Join anthropologist Lindsay Barone to explore the hominins one-by-one in the DNALC Live series Species Shorts. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part I3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part I
More information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IFriday, May 1, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a bitter substance that only certain people can taste. This three-part series will explore the genetics behind a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the taste receptor, TAS2R38, that affects an individual’s ability to taste PTC. 6:00 pm: Canceled Concert: Gerlach-Tetzloff Duo, cello and piano6:00 pm: Canceled Concert: Gerlach-Tetzloff Duo, cello and piano
More information about Canceled Concert: Gerlach-Tetzloff Duo, cello and pianoFriday, May 1, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our employees and visitors during the current COVID-19 outbreak, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is canceling and/or postponing events for public audiences. |
Saturday, May 2, 2020 |
| Sunday, May 3, 2020 | Monday, May 4, 20201:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo neanderthalensis1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo neanderthalensis
More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo neanderthalensisMonday, May 4, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm You are the product of billions of years of evolutionary change! Join anthropologist Lindsay Barone to explore the hominins one-by-one in the DNALC Live series Species Shorts. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Virtual Museum Tour - Our Genome3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Virtual Museum Tour - Our Genome
More information about DNALC Live: Virtual Museum Tour - Our GenomeMonday, May 4, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm All living things have a genome, including us! Join Amanda for a tour of the Genome section of the DNA Learning Center’s Our Human Inheritance exhibit and learn the story of the human genome and some of our interesting genes. 4:00 pm: DNALC Live: Backyard Bugs: The Amazing Ants4:00 pm: DNALC Live: Backyard Bugs: The Amazing Ants
More information about DNALC Live: Backyard Bugs: The Amazing AntsMonday, May 4, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Ants are seemingly insignificant creatures, often regarded as pests. Yet, beneath our feet, they form huge societies with complex social dynamics that play an important role in our ecosystem. |
Tuesday, May 5, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Short: Transcription and Translation12:00 pm: DNALC Short: Transcription and Translation
More information about DNALC Short: Transcription and TranslationTuesday, May 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Transcription and translation are two essential processes that all cells use in order to make proteins. Join us as we explore how the information in the DNA is used to make mRNA and how proteins are built. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part II3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part II
More information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IITuesday, May 5, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a bitter substance that only certain people can taste. This three-part series will explore the genetics behind a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the taste receptor, TAS2R38, that affects an individual’s ability to taste PTC. |
Wednesday, May 6, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA Packaging12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA Packaging
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA PackagingWednesday, May 6, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Within the eukaryotic nucleus, DNA and special proteins are packaged together to form nucleosomes, the basic repeating unit of chromatin. These dynamic chromatin structures help to regulate important cellular processes! Join Sharon Pepenella for a brief look inside the world of DNA packaging. 1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo sapiens1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo sapiens
More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo sapiensWednesday, May 6, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm You are the product of billions of years of evolutionary change! Join anthropologist Lindsay Barone to explore the hominins one-by-one in the DNALC Live series Species Shorts. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Dr. Semir Beyaz, CSHL3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Dr. Semir Beyaz, CSHL
More information about DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Dr. Semir Beyaz, CSHLWednesday, May 6, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Join us for our Meet the Scientist series, where we introduce you to scientists doing exciting work in academia, industry, medicine, and more! Scientists will discuss their current projects and personal journeys to becoming the experts they are today. |
Thursday, May 7, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Coral Reefs, Part V12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Coral Reefs, Part V
More information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Coral Reefs, Part VThursday, May 7, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Like terrestrial rainforests, reefs provide habitat for countless numbers of species from fish that utilize them as spawning grounds to marine turtles that stop by in search of food. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 72:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 7
More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 7Thursday, May 7, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm The College Board has announced that this year’s AP® Biology Exam will consist only of Units 1 – 6. The DNALC seeks to help students with content from Units 5 and 6, which pertain to molecular biology and genetics. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part III3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part III
More information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IIIThursday, May 7, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a bitter substance that only certain people can taste. This three-part series will explore the genetics behind a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the taste receptor, TAS2R38, that affects an individual’s ability to taste PTC. |
Friday, May 8, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part I12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part I
More information about DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part IFriday, May 8, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) is a widely used experimental approach in molecular biology. RNA-Seq allows us to measure the level of RNA in cells and tissues, and therefore make inferences about what genes are active, under what circumstances, and when. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Introduction to DNA Methylation3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Introduction to DNA Methylation
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Introduction to DNA MethylationFriday, May 8, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Have you ever wondered how it is that all of the cells in your body have the same DNA – the same set of instructions – but different types of cells can do different things? |
Saturday, May 9, 2020 |
Sunday, May 10, 202010:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 10 - Mother's Day Tour10:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 10 - Mother's Day Tour
More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 10 - Mother's Day TourSunday, May 10, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am Come take a scientist-guided walking tour of our 120-acre waterside campus and find out about the Lab’s 130 years of pioneering discoveries. |
Monday, May 11, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Restriction Enzymes12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Restriction Enzymes
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Restriction EnzymesMonday, May 11, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Restriction Enzymes are molecular "scissors" that precisely cut DNA. Learn how they were discovered by scientists working with viruses called bacteriophage. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Green Fluorescent Protein3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Green Fluorescent Protein
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Green Fluorescent ProteinMonday, May 11, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Did you know that scientists can use jellyfish proteins to track the activity of genes? Join us to learn how 3 scientists were awarded a Nobel Prize for their work with Green Fluorescent Protein, and how it is now used in molecular biology laboratories around the world! |
Tuesday, May 12, 202011:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Micropipetting11:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Micropipetting
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: MicropipettingTuesday, May 12, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am The precise measurement of liquids is extremely important in molecular biology. In this lab demonstration, learn how to properly use a micropipette, the tool used to measure volumes of 1 milliliter and less! 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Preparation of an Agarose Gel2:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Preparation of an Agarose Gel
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Preparation of an Agarose GelTuesday, May 12, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm The first step in agarose gel electrophoresis is to cast an agarose gel. Learn how to prepare an agarose solution, and use a casting tray and comb to create an agarose gel that can be used for separation of DNA fragments by size. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Gel Electrophoresis3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Gel Electrophoresis
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Gel ElectrophoresisTuesday, May 12, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Join us for a demonstration of agarose gel electrophoresis. This process uses electricity to separate DNA fragments by size as they migrate through a gel matrix. |
Wednesday, May 13, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CRISPR Introduction12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CRISPR Introduction
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CRISPR IntroductionWednesday, May 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Have you heard about "CRISPR" but aren't quite sure what it means? This short video will introduce you to the basics of CRISPR-Cas9 and how it can be used to edit genomes! 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: PV92 - Jumping Genes Lead the Way2:00 pm: DNALC Live: PV92 - Jumping Genes Lead the Way
More information about DNALC Live: PV92 - Jumping Genes Lead the WayWednesday, May 13, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm In this activity, you will use bioinformatics tools to understand how DNA sequence similarities are being used to understand shared ancestry between individuals, populations and species. |
Thursday, May 14, 202011:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Imaging11:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Imaging
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: ImagingThursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am How can you see the invisible? Fluorescent proteins and two-photon microscopy help scientists to see fine structures or particular molecules of cells. Join Catherine Zhang in exploring this imaging method used for science discovery. 12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Courtship and Reproduction, Part VI12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Courtship and Reproduction, Part VI
More information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Courtship and Reproduction, Part VIThursday, May 14, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Throughout this series, we have seen many amazing adaptations of invertebrates that contribute to their survival. Yet, some of their most surprising and unbelievable behaviors center around finding mates in order to reproduce. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 142:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 14
More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 14Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm The College Board has announced that this year’s AP® Biology Exam will consist only of Units 1 – 6. The DNALC seeks to help students with content from Units 5 and 6, which pertain to molecular biology and genetics. |
Friday, May 15, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part II12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part II
More information about DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part IIFriday, May 15, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) is a widely used experimental approach in molecular biology. RNA-Seq allows us to measure the level of RNA in cells and tissues, and therefore make inferences about what genes are active, under what circumstances, and when. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part I2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part I
More information about DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IFriday, May 15, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Although the DNA from different individuals is more alike than different, there are many regions of human chromosomes that exhibit a great deal of diversity. Such variable sequences are termed “polymorphic” (meaning many forms) and provide the basis for forensic identification. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Centrifugation3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Centrifugation
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CentrifugationFriday, May 15, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Centrifugation is a technique that applies centrifugal force to separate samples by density, or to collect a solution at the bottom of a tube, by spinning the samples at high speeds. Join us to learn how to properly set-up and run a centrifuge! 6:00 pm: Canceled Concert: Zihao Wu, piano6:00 pm: Canceled Concert: Zihao Wu, piano
More information about Canceled Concert: Zihao Wu, pianoFriday, May 15, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our employees and visitors during the current COVID-19 outbreak, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is canceling and/or postponing events for public audiences. |
Saturday, May 16, 2020 |
Sunday, May 17, 202010:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 1710:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 17
More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 17Sunday, May 17, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am Come take a scientist-guided walking tour of our 120-acre waterside campus and find out about the Lab’s 130 years of pioneering discoveries. |
Monday, May 18, 20201:00 pm: DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint Analysis1:00 pm: DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint Analysis
More information about DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint AnalysisMonday, May 18, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Fingerprints, like DNA, are unique to each individual. For this reason, fingerprinting has been used throughout history for identification. Join DNALC instructor Brittany for this DNALC Live Short to learn how to identify basic fingerprints and look at your own. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a Story3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a Story
More information about DNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a StoryMonday, May 18, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Join DNALC instructor Erin to discover how pollen in Ötzi’s digestive system was used as a forensic tool to create a timeline of where he may have been in the final 36 hours before his untimely demise. |
Tuesday, May 19, 20202:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part II2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part II
More information about DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IITuesday, May 19, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Although the DNA from different individuals is more alike than different, there are many regions of human chromosomes that exhibit a great deal of diversity. Such variable sequences are termed “polymorphic” (meaning many forms) and provide the basis for forensic identification. |
Wednesday, May 20, 20201:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological Evidence1:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological Evidence
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological EvidenceWednesday, May 20, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Blood stains are not always easy to identify, especially if someone has tried to wipe them away. Join Elna Gottlieb as she explores the compound Luminol, which can make blood cells glow! |
Thursday, May 21, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-212:00 pm: DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-2
More information about DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-2Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm This simple animation gives an overview of the macromolecules that make up SARS-CoV-2 as well as a basic chemical explanation as to why soap destroys the virus. Keep on scrubbing! 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part III2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part III
More information about DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IIIThursday, May 21, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Although the DNA from different individuals is more alike than different, there are many regions of human chromosomes that exhibit a great deal of diversity. Such variable sequences are termed “polymorphic” (meaning many forms) and provide the basis for forensic identification. |
Friday, May 22, 202012:00 pm: DNALC Live: The Mystery of Anastasia12:00 pm: DNALC Live: The Mystery of Anastasia
More information about DNALC Live: The Mystery of AnastasiaFriday, May 22, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Many stories have been told about the Romanovs, the last royal family of Russia. During the Russian Revolution of 1918 the Romanovs went missing. It was determined that that the family was likely murdered... 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with Fingerprints2:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with Fingerprints
More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with FingerprintsFriday, May 22, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Could it be a case of mistaken identity? Fingerprints are unique to each individual, like DNA, but similarities do occur. How do you differentiate between two closely-related fingerprints? |
Saturday, May 23, 2020 |
| Sunday, May 24, 2020 | Monday, May 25, 2020All day: Lab HolidayAll day: Lab HolidayMore information about Lab HolidayMonday, May 25, 2020 All day - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is closed for the holiday. |
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | Wednesday, May 27, 20205:30 pm: Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses THE GENE: An Intimate History5:30 pm: Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses THE GENE: An Intimate History
More information about Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses THE GENE: An Intimate HistoryWednesday, May 27, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Center for Humanities and the History of Modern Biology at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory invites you to join an online live discussion with Siddhartha Mukherjee to discuss how DNA has shaped both our bodies and modern society, and the promises and pitfalls of genetics. |
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| Sunday, May 31, 2020 | Monday, June 1, 2020 | Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | Thursday, June 4, 2020 | Friday, June 5, 2020 | Saturday, June 6, 202010:00 am: Science Walking Tour, June 610:00 am: Science Walking Tour, June 6
More information about Science Walking Tour, June 6Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am Come take a scientist-guided walking tour of our 120-acre waterside campus and find out about the Lab’s 130 years of pioneering discoveries. |
