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Public Forum: Should We Edit the Genome? When, Why and How Much?

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August 18, 2016
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Franklin Park Conservatory, The Wells Barn, 1777 E. Broad Street

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Add to Calendar 2016-08-18 15:00:00 2016-08-18 17:00:00 Public Forum: Should We Edit the Genome? When, Why and How Much? Time: 7-9 p.m. Event Host: Center for Applied Plant Sciences Short Description: The Center for Applied Plant Sciences and the Franklin Park Conservatory are partnering to host a public forum as a part of the NSF-funded Building with Biology project. The Center for Applied Plant Sciences and the Franklin Park Conservatory are partnering to host a public forum as a part of the NSF-funded Building with Biology project.Should we edit the genome? When, why and how much? will explore the applications and impacts of CRISPR, a relatively new technology for genetic engineering. This forum will bring together scientists and the public to engage in thoughtful discussions that consider how new technologies impact society.  Join us for an opportunity to share your perspective and to learn more about current science and technology. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information, visit the event page. Franklin Park Conservatory, The Wells Barn, 1777 E. Broad Street College of Arts and Sciences asccomm@osu.edu America/New_York public
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Event Host: Center for Applied Plant Sciences
Short Description: The Center for Applied Plant Sciences and the Franklin Park Conservatory are partnering to host a public forum as a part of the NSF-funded Building with Biology project.


The Center for Applied Plant Sciences and the Franklin Park Conservatory are partnering to host a public forum as a part of the NSF-funded Building with Biology project.

Should we edit the genome? When, why and how much? will explore the applications and impacts of CRISPR, a relatively new technology for genetic engineering. This forum will bring together scientists and the public to engage in thoughtful discussions that consider how new technologies impact society.  Join us for an opportunity to share your perspective and to learn more about current science and technology. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. 

For more information, visit the event page.

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