

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Roxanne Khamsi at the Harvard Science Center
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: presenting Beyond Inheritance: Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of HealthAbout this EventHarvard Book Store, the Harvard University Division of Science, and the Harvard Library welcome Roxanne Khamsi—award-winning science journalist and a contributing writer at The Atlantic—for a discussion of her new book, Beyond Inheritance: Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of Health. This event will take place at the Harvard Science Center, Hall E, located downstairs at 1 Oxford St, Cambridge. Elevator access is available for those who need it. Following the presentation will be a book signing.TicketingThere are two ticket options available for this event.Free General Admission Ticket: Includes admission for one.Book-Included Ticket: Includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of Beyond Inheritance.Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event.About Beyond InheritanceA captivating exploration of the remarkable ways our DNA mutates over the course of our lives, with radical implications for the future of medicine.Our DNA is the indispensable set of instructions that guides our growth and vitality. The common misconception is that this molecular blueprint stays the same throughout our lives. In reality, the genetic makeup of our cells is continuously mutating, from the moment we are conceived until our last breath. The hidden changes that amass in our genomes can have a huge influence on our health.In this groundbreaking book, science writer Roxanne Khamsi describes our bodies as active landscapes of mutation. She reveals how the forces of Darwinian evolution operate within our own tissues. The effects can be devastating, such as when mutant blood cells outcompete their normal counterparts and increase the risk of heart attacks. But mutations can also make our bodies more resilient: Liver cells with genetic changes seem to cope better with excess calories. And immune cells with remixed DNA can make more effective antibodies against the microbes that threaten us.By letting go of the antiquated idea that every cell in a body has the same exact DNA, we can usher in a whole new era of medicine, including better vaccines and treatments that outsmart cancer. Beyond Inheritance will open your eyes to the immense genetic diversity that exists within you and its incredible potential to shape your well-being.BioRoxanne Khamsi is an award-winning science journalist and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. She has reported extensively on the intersection of genetics and medicine for a wide range of publications, including Nature, Wired and The New York Times. Her work has been recognized for excellence by the American Medical Writers Association and Association of Health Care Journalists. She lives in Montreal.Masking PolicyMasks are encouraged but not required for this event.Harvard Science Book TalksThe Harvard Science Book Talks series is a collaboration between the Harvard University Division of Science, the Harvard Library, and Harvard Book Store. The series features talks by the authors of recently published books on a variety of science-related topics and is open to both the Harvard community and to the general public.
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- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, workshops
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 34.47, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Science Center
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- **full address**: Science Center, 1 Oxford Street, Cambridge, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Science Center, 1 Oxford Street, Cambridge, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 34.47 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Harvard Book Store
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, health-wellness, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Roxanne Khamsi at the Harvard Science Center ?
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