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Sunday, April 26, 2020(1 event)

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More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, April 26 - DNA DAY

Sunday, April 26, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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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Monday, April 27, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Why Do Cells Have Different Shapes?

Monday, April 27, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo erectus

Monday, April 27, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm EST

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.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Plant and Animal Cells

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: DNA Barcoding Part III: DNA Sequencing and Species Identification

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Live Biology Teacher’s Lounge

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

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.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Intro to the Mighty Mitochondria

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo antecessor

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: The True Cause of Sickle Cell Anemia

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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.

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Thursday, April 30, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Dynamic Cell Membrane

Thursday, April 30, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Spiders, Part IV

Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - April 30

Thursday, April 30, 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 1, 2020(4 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron! Part I

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

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron and its Electrifying Action Potentials! Part II

Friday, May 1, 2020 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo heidelbergensis

Friday, May 1, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part I

Friday, May 1, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

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.

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Saturday, May 2, 2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Monday, May 4, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo neanderthalensis

Monday, May 4, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Virtual Museum Tour - Our Genome

Monday, May 4, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Backyard Bugs: The Amazing Ants

Monday, May 4, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm EST

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.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Short: Transcription and Translation

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part II

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

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.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA Packaging

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo sapiens

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Dr. Semir Beyaz, CSHL

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm EST

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.

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Thursday, May 7, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Coral Reefs, Part V

Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 7

Thursday, May 7, 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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More information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part III

Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

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.

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Friday, May 8, 2020(2 events)

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

Friday, May 8, 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: DNALC Short: Introduction to DNA Methylation

Friday, May 8, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm EST

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?

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Saturday, May 9, 2020
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(3 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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Saturday, May 16, 2020
Sunday, May 17, 2020(1 event)

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More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 17

Sunday, May 17, 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 18, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint Analysis

Monday, May 18, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm EST

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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More information about DNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a Story

Monday, May 18, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

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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Tuesday, May 19, 2020(1 event)

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

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 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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Wednesday, May 20, 2020(1 event)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological Evidence

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm EST

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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Thursday, May 21, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-2

Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

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

Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:45 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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Friday, May 22, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: The Mystery of Anastasia

Friday, May 22, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with Fingerprints

Friday, May 22, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm EST

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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Saturday, May 23, 2020
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 1, Martin Chalfie & GFP

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

Amanda McBrien introduces a NY Stories video created with students from Brooklyn International School; join them as they interview Dr. Martin Chalfie at Columbia University to learn about his Nobel Prize-winning work with Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP).

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More information about DNALC Live: Kitchen Science: Bubbling Liver

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm EST

The liver is an organ that detoxifies chemicals. All vertebrate organisms have livers! However, many of us do not know how the liver handles these molecules. Join DNALC instructor Mike Paul to find out how the liver breaks hydrogen peroxide into chemicals that are not harmful to living things.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 2, DNA Fingerprinting

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

Amanda McBrien introduces a NY Stories video created with students from Trinity School in New York City. They perform a DNA Fingerprinting lab to identify the presence or absence of a transposable piece of DNA called an Alu Insertion.

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More information about DNALC Live: Lactose Intolerance

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

Join DNALC instructor Brittany Johnson to learn how human genetics and lifestyle can affect a trait like lactose tolerance, and how enzymes produced in labs are used in industry to prepare lactose-free milk.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: Vertebrate Biology Part I: Reptiles and Amphibians

Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Join DNALC educator Jeff Petracca and the staff of the Long Island Aquarium for an introduction to the diversity of reptiles and amphibians, and learn about the interesting behavioral and structural adaptations that have allowed them to occupy so many different types of ecosystems!

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More information about DNALC Live: Industrial Enzymology

Thursday, May 28, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

Join DNALC instructor Brittany Johnson to learn how cells use genetic instructions to create thousands of different proteins. We’ll focus on a group of proteins called enzymes that act as catalysts in cells and perform an experiment that demonstrates how we can harness the power of enzymes in industry.

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Friday, May 29, 2020(3 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA Methyltransferases and DNA Methylation

Friday, May 29, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

Join DNALC educator Allison Mayle as she explores the roles of enzymes in DNA Methylation. We'll discuss how cells pass their methylation pattern on when they divide, maintenance methylation, and de novo methylation!

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More information about DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Kimberly Kudlack, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor at Northwell Health

Friday, May 29, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

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.

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More information about DNALC Live: Webinar: Teaching Biotech from a Distance - DNA barcoding in a regulated environment

Friday, May 29, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

DNA barcoding is a popular technique for undergraduate research projects. In this webinar, Dr. Linnea Fletcher (Austin Community College, InnovATEBIO) will describe how this technique can be adapted for use in biotechnology education programs by incorporating principles of working in a regulated environment such as GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).

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Saturday, May 30, 2020
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Monday, June 1, 2020(1 event)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Backyard Bugs - Carpenter Bees

Monday, June 1, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

Though many people fear bees and wasps, most of these amazing insects pose little threat to humans. In fact, when you take a closer look, many have incredible lifestyles and habits!

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020(1 event)

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More information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 3, Exploring Mutant Organisms - The Fly Room

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

Amanda McBrien introduces a NY Stories video created with students from Brooklyn International School; join them as they visit Columbia University in search of Tomas Hunt Morgan's "Fly Room" where the very first explorations of genetic mapping took place in the early 1900's with Drosophila fruit flies.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: Humans, Chimps, and a Missing Chromosome

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

In this activity, you will use bioinformatics tools to understand how DNA sequence similarities reveal relationships between species. You will start with a puzzling question: why do humans have fewer chromosomes than chimpanzees?

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More information about DNALC Live: Barcode Long Island Symposium Keynote Address

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

For the past 6 years, high school students and teachers across Long Island have participated in the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center’s research program, Barcode Long Island (BLI). Through this National Institutes of Health funded program, student teams use DNA barcoding to address biodiversity-focused research projects.

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Thursday, June 4, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: Detecting Genetically Modified Foods by PCR, Part I

Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Most Americans might be surprised to know that over 90% of the corn and soy crops grown in the Unites States are genetically modified. The production of GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms is a well-debated topic, especially when it comes to our food!

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More information about DNALC Live: Urban Barcode Symposium Keynote Address

Thursday, June 4, 2020 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST

The Urban Barcode Project (UBP) is a science program spanning the five boroughs of New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area. The UBP is the first large-scale effort to engage high school students using DNA technology to explore biodiversity in New York City and is currently supported by The Thompson Family Foundation.

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Friday, June 5, 2020(2 events)

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More information about DNALC Live: New York Stories Episode 4, Restriction Enzyme Analysis

Friday, June 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST

Amanda McBrien introduces a NY Stories video created with students from the Trinity School in NYC; join them as they interview Dr. Scott Lowe at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to learn about how restriction enzymes can be used by scientists to learn more about cellular processes, including cancer.

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More information about DNALC Live: Detecting Genetically Modified Foods by PCR, Part II

Friday, June 5, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

As a follow up to part I, DNALC instructor Jeff will demonstrate how gel electrophoresis is used to confirm the presence of foreign genes in DNA from common foods.

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Saturday, June 6, 2020(1 event)

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More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, June 6

Saturday, June 6, 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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