Building New Synthetic Biology Tools with Genome EditingMotivated by the intricacy and complexity of cellular differentiation, I am broadly interested in technology development for measuring and tracking cellular decision-making. My current research focuses on applying genome editing to engineer new tools for synthetic biology and genomics; in my talk, I will present two recent projects. In the ...
As any poet, pop singer, or teenager can tell you, the act of loving opens us up to the possibility of tears. Come get in touch with your inner crybaby at After Dark: Tearjerkers - discover the science of tearful emotions, feel all the feels with selections from Cinema Arts, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $17.95 adv, $19.95 door, free with A.D. membership
Developed here in Berkeley in just 2012, the CRISPR-Cas9 system lets scientists rewrite DNA in living cells and organisms, editing the genetic code that defines life itself. The technology has already changed the face of basic research, allowing researchers to alter the DNA of hundreds of organisms. Powerful real-world applications ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Fungus Among Us NightLifeStep away from the baby bellas and learn how to unleash fungi’s true potential. Discover the power of psilocybin, the naturally-occurring psychedelic compound produced by very special shrooms and learn about what makes even the most everyday mushroom "magic". Cultivate your very own mushroom spores to take home with Bay Area Applied Mycology. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Jan 10, 2019, Center for the Arts, Castro Valley, 6:30 pm, Admission: FREERegister HERE“This fascinating, inspiring documentary about brilliant teens competing in the Olympics of "Science Fair"s should be mandatory viewing for all young students.†- The NY TimesHailed by critics as "immensely likeable," "brilliant and quirky“ and an "ode to the teenage science geeks on who our future depends," and winner of ...
Where: Castro ValleyCost: FREE
Common Misconceptions About CRISPR Genome EditingResearchers have shown that an assortment of special proteins - called CRISPR - can be programmed to cut any sequence of DNA. The ability to precisely edit the genome of nearly any organism has revolutionized biology, medicine, and agriculture. From curing deadly genetic disorders to engineering drought-resistant plants, CRISPR genome ...
