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Week of May 10th

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Sunday, May 10, 2020(1 event)

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More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 10 - Mother's Day Tour

Sunday, May 10, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

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.

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Monday, May 11, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Restriction Enzymes

Monday, May 11, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

Restriction Enzymes are molecular "scissors" that precisely cut DNA. Learn how they were discovered by scientists working with viruses called bacteriophage.

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Green Fluorescent Protein

Monday, May 11, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm EST

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!

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Micropipetting

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am EST

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!

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Preparation of an Agarose Gel

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Gel Electrophoresis

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm EST

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.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CRISPR Introduction

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

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!

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More information about DNALC Live: PV92 - Jumping Genes Lead the Way

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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.

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Thursday, May 14, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Imaging

Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Courtship and Reproduction, Part VI

Thursday, May 14, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 14

Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

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.

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Friday, May 15, 2020(4 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part II

Friday, May 15, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part I

Friday, May 15, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Centrifugation

Friday, May 15, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm EST

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!

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More information about Canceled Concert: Zihao Wu, piano

Friday, May 15, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST

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.

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Saturday, May 16, 2020