SciCafe: Modifying Mosquitos with CRISPR

CRISPR gene editing is widely used by biologists as the DNA-programming tool of choice to alter the genome of organisms and even populations. By changing the DNA of mosquitoes, we could prevent them from reproducing—potentially eradicating them completely. But is that something we should actually want to see? Join Rockefeller University professor Leslie Vosshall as she demonstrates what is—and what will be—possible.

The SciCafe Series is proudly sponsored by Judy and Josh Weston.

SciCafe: Modifying the Mosquito with CRISPR and related activities are generously supported by the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Doors open at 6:30 pm
Program begins at 7 pm
Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis
Free
with cash bar
21+ with ID
Enter at 77th Street











When: Wed., Jan. 4, 2017 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
212-769-5100
Price: Free
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CRISPR gene editing is widely used by biologists as the DNA-programming tool of choice to alter the genome of organisms and even populations. By changing the DNA of mosquitoes, we could prevent them from reproducing—potentially eradicating them completely. But is that something we should actually want to see? Join Rockefeller University professor Leslie Vosshall as she demonstrates what is—and what will be—possible.

The SciCafe Series is proudly sponsored by Judy and Josh Weston.

SciCafe: Modifying the Mosquito with CRISPR and related activities are generously supported by the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Doors open at 6:30 pm
Program begins at 7 pm
Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis
Free
with cash bar
21+ with ID
Enter at 77th Street

Buy tickets/get more info now