Science Buzz Lunch in Bldg 2, Room 107, 10-22-2012
Topics Discussed:
1) How gene duplication is involved in evolution: Recent studies showing the important role of "double-duty genes" in this type of evolution
2) The IgNobel Prize: It's history, memorable prize winners, and some nominees whose work surprised and amused us (e.g., X-ray flashes from stick-slip friction in peeling tape"
3) Recent improvement in radiocarbon dating pushing the limit of its dating ability from around 12,000 years to around 50, 000 years, which should make it useful now for studying fossils of the last glacial maximum event
4) A whole-genome PCR amplification method that could make it possible to ship whole-genome PCR-amplified genome fragments internationally (this is legal), whereas shipping whole genomic DNA itself is illegal. This method could help international collaborative genome sequencing studies.
5) Use of social media to promote wildlife conservation
Topics Discussed:
1) How gene duplication is involved in evolution: Recent studies showing the important role of "double-duty genes" in this type of evolution
2) The IgNobel Prize: It's history, memorable prize winners, and some nominees whose work surprised and amused us (e.g., X-ray flashes from stick-slip friction in peeling tape"
3) Recent improvement in radiocarbon dating pushing the limit of its dating ability from around 12,000 years to around 50, 000 years, which should make it useful now for studying fossils of the last glacial maximum event
4) A whole-genome PCR amplification method that could make it possible to ship whole-genome PCR-amplified genome fragments internationally (this is legal), whereas shipping whole genomic DNA itself is illegal. This method could help international collaborative genome sequencing studies.
5) Use of social media to promote wildlife conservation
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