Discover events happening at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Events in May 2020
SunSunday | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunday, April 26, 2020(1 event)
10:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, April 26 - DNA DAYMore information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, April 26 - DNA DAYSunday, 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. |
Monday, April 27, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Why Do Cells Have Different Shapes?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. 1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo erectusMore information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo erectusMonday, 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. |
Tuesday, April 28, 2020(3 events)
11:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Plant and Animal CellsMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Plant and Animal CellsTuesday, 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. 1:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNA Barcoding Part III: DNA Sequencing and Species IdentificationMore information about DNALC Live: DNA Barcoding Part III: DNA Sequencing and Species IdentificationTuesday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Live Biology Teacher’s LoungeMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Live Biology Teacher’s LoungeTuesday, 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. |
Wednesday, April 29, 2020(3 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Intro to the Mighty MitochondriaMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Intro to the Mighty MitochondriaWednesday, 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. 1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo antecessorMore information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo antecessorWednesday, 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. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: The True Cause of Sickle Cell AnemiaMore information about DNALC Live: The True Cause of Sickle Cell AnemiaWednesday, 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. |
Thursday, April 30, 2020(3 events)
11:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Dynamic Cell MembraneMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Dynamic Cell MembraneThursday, 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. 12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Spiders, Part IVMore information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Spiders, Part IVThursday, 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. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - April 30More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - April 30Thursday, 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. |
Friday, May 1, 2020(4 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron! Part IMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron! Part IFriday, 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. 12:30 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron and its Electrifying Action Potentials! Part IIMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: The Amazing Neuron and its Electrifying Action Potentials! Part IIFriday, 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. 1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo heidelbergensisMore information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo heidelbergensisFriday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IMore information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IFriday, 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. |
Saturday, May 2, 2020
|
Sunday, May 3, 2020
|
Monday, May 4, 2020(3 events)
1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo neanderthalensisMore information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo neanderthalensisMonday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Virtual Museum Tour - Our GenomeMore information about DNALC Live: Virtual Museum Tour - Our GenomeMonday, 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. 4:00 pm: DNALC Live: Backyard Bugs: The Amazing AntsMore information about DNALC Live: Backyard Bugs: The Amazing AntsMonday, 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. |
Tuesday, May 5, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Short: Transcription and TranslationMore information about DNALC Short: Transcription and TranslationTuesday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IIMore information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IITuesday, 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. |
Wednesday, May 6, 2020(3 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA PackagingMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA PackagingWednesday, 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. 1:30 pm: DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo sapiensMore information about DNALC Live: Species Shorts: Homo sapiensWednesday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Dr. Semir Beyaz, CSHLMore information about DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Dr. Semir Beyaz, CSHLWednesday, 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. |
Thursday, May 7, 2020(3 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Coral Reefs, Part VMore information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Coral Reefs, Part VThursday, 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. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 7More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 7Thursday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IIIMore information about DNALC Live: Using a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) to Predict Bitter Taste Ability, Part IIIThursday, 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. |
Friday, May 8, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part IMore information about DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part IFriday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Introduction to DNA MethylationMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Introduction to DNA MethylationFriday, 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? |
Saturday, May 9, 2020
|
Sunday, May 10, 2020(1 event)
10:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 10 - Mother's Day TourMore information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 10 - Mother's Day TourSunday, 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. |
Monday, May 11, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Restriction EnzymesMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Restriction EnzymesMonday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Green Fluorescent ProteinMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Green Fluorescent ProteinMonday, 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! |
Tuesday, May 12, 2020(3 events)
11:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: MicropipettingMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: MicropipettingTuesday, 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! 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Preparation of an Agarose GelMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Preparation of an Agarose GelTuesday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Gel ElectrophoresisMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Gel ElectrophoresisTuesday, 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. |
Wednesday, May 13, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CRISPR IntroductionMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CRISPR IntroductionWednesday, 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! 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: PV92 - Jumping Genes Lead the WayMore information about DNALC Live: PV92 - Jumping Genes Lead the WayWednesday, 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. |
Thursday, May 14, 2020(3 events)
11:00 am: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: ImagingMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: ImagingThursday, 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. 12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Courtship and Reproduction, Part VIMore information about DNALC Live: Invertebrate Biology Series: Courtship and Reproduction, Part VIThursday, 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. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 14More information about DNALC Live: AP Bio Chat - May 14Thursday, 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. |
Friday, May 15, 2020(3 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part IIMore information about DNALC Live: Intro to RNA-Seq with Jupyter, Part IIFriday, 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. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IMore information about DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IFriday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CentrifugationMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: CentrifugationFriday, 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! |
Saturday, May 16, 2020
|
Sunday, May 17, 2020(1 event)
10:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 17More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, May 17Sunday, 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. |
Monday, May 18, 2020(2 events)
1:00 pm: DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint AnalysisMore information about DNALC Live: Let's Give it a Whorl: Fingerprint AnalysisMonday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a StoryMore information about DNALC Live: Ötzi the Iceman: Pollen Tells a StoryMonday, 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. |
Tuesday, May 19, 2020(1 event)
2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IIMore information about DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IITuesday, 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. |
Wednesday, May 20, 2020(1 event)
1:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological EvidenceMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Luminol - Illuminating Biological EvidenceWednesday, 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! |
Thursday, May 21, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-2More information about DNALC Live: Why Soap Works: The Macromolecules of SARS-CoV-2Thursday, 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! 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IIIMore information about DNALC Live: Forensic DNA Profiling, Part IIIThursday, 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. |
Friday, May 22, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: The Mystery of AnastasiaMore information about DNALC Live: The Mystery of AnastasiaFriday, 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... 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with FingerprintsMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Finger Painting with FingerprintsFriday, 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? |
Saturday, May 23, 2020
|
Sunday, May 24, 2020
|
Monday, May 25, 2020(1 event)
All day: Lab HolidayMore information about Lab HolidayMonday, May 25, 2020 All day - EST Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is closed for the holiday. |
Tuesday, May 26, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 1, Martin Chalfie & GFPMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 1, Martin Chalfie & GFPTuesday, 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). 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Kitchen Science: Bubbling LiverMore information about DNALC Live: Kitchen Science: Bubbling LiverTuesday, 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. |
Wednesday, May 27, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 2, DNA FingerprintingMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 2, DNA FingerprintingWednesday, 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. 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Lactose IntoleranceMore information about DNALC Live: Lactose IntoleranceWednesday, 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. |
Thursday, May 28, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Vertebrate Biology Part I: Reptiles and AmphibiansMore information about DNALC Live: Vertebrate Biology Part I: Reptiles and AmphibiansThursday, 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! 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Industrial EnzymologyMore information about DNALC Live: Industrial EnzymologyThursday, 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. |
Friday, May 29, 2020(3 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA Methyltransferases and DNA MethylationMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: DNA Methyltransferases and DNA MethylationFriday, 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! 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Kimberly Kudlack, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor at Northwell HealthMore information about DNALC Live: Meet the Scientist: Kimberly Kudlack, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor at Northwell HealthFriday, 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. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Webinar: Teaching Biotech from a Distance - DNA barcoding in a regulated environmentMore information about DNALC Live: Webinar: Teaching Biotech from a Distance - DNA barcoding in a regulated environmentFriday, 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). |
Saturday, May 30, 2020
|
Sunday, May 31, 2020
|
Monday, June 1, 2020(1 event)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Backyard Bugs - Carpenter BeesMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: Backyard Bugs - Carpenter BeesMonday, 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! |
Tuesday, June 2, 2020(1 event)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 3, Exploring Mutant Organisms - The Fly RoomMore information about DNALC Live: DNALC Short: New York Stories Episode 3, Exploring Mutant Organisms - The Fly RoomTuesday, 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. |
Wednesday, June 3, 2020(2 events)
2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Humans, Chimps, and a Missing ChromosomeMore information about DNALC Live: Humans, Chimps, and a Missing ChromosomeWednesday, 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? 3:00 pm: DNALC Live: Barcode Long Island Symposium Keynote AddressMore information about DNALC Live: Barcode Long Island Symposium Keynote AddressWednesday, 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. |
Thursday, June 4, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: Detecting Genetically Modified Foods by PCR, Part IMore information about DNALC Live: Detecting Genetically Modified Foods by PCR, Part IThursday, 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! 4:30 pm: DNALC Live: Urban Barcode Symposium Keynote AddressMore information about DNALC Live: Urban Barcode Symposium Keynote AddressThursday, 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. |
Friday, June 5, 2020(2 events)
12:00 pm: DNALC Live: New York Stories Episode 4, Restriction Enzyme AnalysisMore information about DNALC Live: New York Stories Episode 4, Restriction Enzyme AnalysisFriday, 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. 2:00 pm: DNALC Live: Detecting Genetically Modified Foods by PCR, Part IIMore information about DNALC Live: Detecting Genetically Modified Foods by PCR, Part IIFriday, 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. |
Saturday, June 6, 2020(1 event)
10:00 am: Canceled Science Walking Tour, June 6More information about Canceled Science Walking Tour, June 6Saturday, 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. |