Science Night Out | Human Nature

Hear from leading researchers and experts in this new series that is a partnership with The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences. Each event will feature an in-person presentation and a science-themed documentary from Sandbox Films, the Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird, messy, brilliant way of navigating the world.

Nature’s greatest invention could alter the course of history. A powerful new technology called CRISPR might eradicate all genetic disease. It might also let us rewrite our DNA, engineer our children, and alter life as we know it. Human Nature investigates the challenging ethical choices that could alter the future of humanity. The genetic revolution is here.

NOTE: Human Nature has been nominated for three Emmy Awards, including for Outstanding Science & Technology Documentary.

Arrive early (doors open at 5:30 pm), enjoy a themed cocktail and participate in a fun and fascinating lab activity. Students from UT’s Natural Sciences Council will help you to isolate your own human genomic DNA and then create a DNA necklace you can actually wear.

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