Ask a Scientist - Genomes, from Human to Neanderthal

Wed, Aug 3
7-9 pm
Free

Until very recently, the only DNA recoverable from extinct species
was from the mitochondria -- the cell's energy producing organelles.
While mtDNA reveals much about our evolutionary family tree, it's
nuclear DNA that tells the real story of life. Now, with the exciting
news that scientists at the DOE Joint Genome Institute have
successfully sequenced nuclear DNA from an extinct cave bear species,
that story is about to get even more interesting.

Speaker: Dr. Eddy Rubin, director of the DOE Joint Genome Institute

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Event description: Ask a Scientist is a new and different kind of
lecture series. If you love watching Nova specials and reading
Scientific American at the doctor's office, then this event is for
you. Enjoy food, drinks, socializing, and conversation about the
universe's most fascinating mysteries!

Venue:

Bazaar Cafe
5927 California St. (21st Ave)
San Francisco
415-831-5620
http://www.bazaarcafe.com

Additional Info:

415-751-5376
http://www.askascientistsf.com/