Science: Lee Hood: Genomics 101
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 7:30 – 9pm
Town Hall, Great Hall, enter on 8th Avenue
Institute for Systems Biology co-founder Lee Hood and his colleagues recently published a groundbreaking paper detailing the first whole genome sequencing of a family. Expected to boost the power and impact of genetic research, the study offers the first direct estimate of the human intergenerational mutation rate and pushes researchers closer to discovering the role genes play in diseases. Hood will recap the Human Genome Project, tie it into recent research, and discuss where this technology is headed. Presented as part of Seattle Science Lectures, with Pacific Science Center and University Book Store. Series sponsored by Microsoft.
Tickets are $5 at www.brownpapertickets.com or 800/838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating.
LEARN MORE:
www.systemsbiology.org
Read about genome sequencing in The Seattle Times
And in The New York Times
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