Community Talks In Herne Bay
9th September
Community Talks In Herne Bay
Talk 9 Tuesday 6 September (2.15pm-4.15pm) Physical Sciences: Genetics, Jurassic Spark – Not Jurassic Park with Professor Darren Griffin from the University of Kent. The uses of ancient DNA and the prospect of resurrecting dinosaurs has been in popular culture for many years but, especially since the effort of best-selling author Michael Crichton and Hollywood film producer Steven Spielberg. This talk will explore some of the myths around resurrecting dinosaurs, indicating which are really feasible, why we look at DNA of extinct species at all, and then finishing with some real dinosaur genomics going on at the University of Kent. Get ready for a few clips from your favourite movies as well as some real dino-science! For details and to book a place ring Tel: 07919978883