Discover events happening at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Week of May 17th
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- Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 17
Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 17
Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 17
When: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Summary:
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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One Bungtown RoadCold Spring Harbor, New York 11724United States516-367-8800
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- DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint Analysis, DNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a Story
DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint Analysis
DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint Analysis
When: 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Summary:
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.
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DNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a StoryDNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a Story
When: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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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.
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- DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part II
DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part II
DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part II
When: 2:00 pm - 2:30 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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- DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological Evidence
DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological Evidence
DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological Evidence
When: 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
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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!
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- DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-2, DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part III
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 IIIDNALC 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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- DNALC Live: The Mystery of Anastasia, DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with Fingerprints
DNALC Live: The Mystery of Anastasia
DNALC Live: The Mystery of Anastasia
When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Summary:
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...
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DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with FingerprintsDNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with Fingerprints
When: 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Summary:
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?
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