Saturday DNA! NYC - Sweet Genes

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

DNALC NYC @ City Tech | Brooklyn

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center
Publisher/HostCold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center
Saturday DNA! NYC - Sweet Genes
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Join us for a delicious exploration of population genetics using candy and cookies!
About this Event

Join us in Brooklyn for a unique day of science experiments good enough to eat! In this tasty journey through genetics, explore the real-world concepts that shape evolution, and even the emergence of new species! We will use M&M’s and gummy bears to investigate forces of evolution, and make gingerbread people to demonstrate heredity of genes and traits. All the candy and cookies can be taken home at the end of the day to enjoy!

In this session, participants will:

- simulate the forces of natural selection and genetic drift to see how they can influence evolution;

- understand the difference between genotype and phenotype;

- model heredity of dominant and recessive alleles;

- track traits through multiple generations for an endangered (gummy) bear breeding program.

Ages 10-14, no adult chaperone required.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

DNALC NYC @ City Tech, 62 Tillary St, Brooklyn, United States

Tickets

USD 27.24

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