I am posting this at the request of Dr Liz Sockett, Institute of Genetics,
University of Nottingham.
LS
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To mark National Science Week during the Year of Science, Scientists and
Students from University of Nottingham, sponsored by the Biotechnology &
Biological Science Research Council present:-
Genes in the Park
Wollaton Hall and Park
Sunday 10th March 2002
11a.m. to 3.30pm
Attractions include:-
In the Education Room (free admission) at the side of the hall:-
Free children's painting and craft activities on a chromosome theme
Free stickers
Have tea with a geneticist & get your questions answered
Free X-chromosome Mother's Day badges for Mums
In the Museum Great Hall (normal museum admission prices):-
Practical and poster demonstrations by scientists on
The Human Genome Project
Why sunbathing could be damaging your DNA
How HeLa cells are used in genetic research
What we can learn from genetic fingerprinting
Quiz a geneticist and get your questions answered
Opportunities for genetics careers and further study
In the park:-
Posters & information on genetics in everyday life including
The genetics of deer, birds, trees & fungi in the park
How our genes help us play football or repair cuts & bruises
Evolution in action.
Come & join us and bring the family. www.nottingham.ac.uk/genetics/GIP Tel
0115-9194496
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Louise Simon
Information Officer
Wellcome Trust Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine
183 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7611 7316
Fax: +44 (0)020 7611 8726
mailto:[log in to unmask]
The Wellcome Trust is a registered charity, no.210183.
Its sole Trustee is the Wellcome Trust Limited, a company
registered in England, no. 2711000, whose registered office
is 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE.
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resources on the public understanding of science? Click on
http://www.psci-com.org.uk
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