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Thursday, May 21, 2020
DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-2
DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-2
When: 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
Summary:
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!
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DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part III
DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part III
When: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Summary:
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.
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