Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "The Rest is Silence"

 

"The Rest Is Silence"

Saturday February 6,

10 AM to 11 AM SL time

Silent mutations are changes in the DNA of a protein-coding gene that do not result in a change in the encoded protein.  How can silent mutations occur?  How can you detect a silent mutation?  How frequent are silent mutations relative to mutations that produce an amino acid change? Are silent mutations really silent?  This presentation will address these and other questions about silent mutations.

A presentation by Dr. Mary Anne Clark

Max Chatnoir

M. A. Clark, Professor of Biology, Texas Wesleyan University

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http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32

Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "Advances In DNA And RNA Science"

 

"Advances In DNA And RNA Science"

Saturday January 30

10 AM to 11:30 AM SL time

By Mathew Burr

Guests
1. Dr. Stephen L. Gasior
2. Dr. Mary Anne Clark

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http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32

Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "The Dragon’s Smile"

 

"The Dragon's Smile"

Saturday October 17
10 AM to 11 AM SL time

A presentation by Dr. Mary Anne Clark.

Snooping in the Databases:  Amelogenin in the Komodo Monitor

I love browsing the databases when new genome sequences are published.  I’ll be talking about looking for the gene for amelogenin in the genome fragments of the Komodo monitor, whose genome was published in 2019.  I’ll describe how I found the gene, how you can do your own snooping in the databases, and what I learned about lizards in the process. 

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 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/114/206/30

Announcement: This Week At The Science Circle: “Mitochondrial Eve”

“Mitochondrial Eve”  by Mary Anne Clark
Saturday, March 31 at 10AM - 11AM PDT

Variations in the sequence of mitochondrial DNA can be used to identify human lineages and mark human migration patterns.  In 1987, mtDNA samples from 147 women were compared and used to infer the sequence and origin of the mitochondria of the common ancestor of all humans.  The popular press and science writers were quick to name this common ancestor “Mitochondrial Eve.” What has the continued study of human mitochondrial sequences told us about our origin and history? 


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The Science Circle (61/127/32)

Art and Music at DNA

Art Galleries are wonderful places to spend some time in SL. I came across DNA last week . The three story gallery opened in February and is still acquiring new works of art, so it will be a place to keep in your favorites for a return visit.

I met one of the co-owners, Armany Thursday, on my first visit and learned that the gallery is a place for fusion of music and art. The charter of the DNA states the “primary vision at DNA is to raise awareness, appreciation, and patronage of fine art and live music here in Second Life and to strengthen the arts community as a whole as our artists and patrons get to know one another finding common interests in the arts and ways to collaborate with each other on ideas and projects of their own.”

I wandered the first floor looking at the lovely pieces of art . There are some exquisite sculptures One, by the renowned artist Nessumo Myoo, caught my eye. It is called “Souls Strings Touch.” I consider this piece a perfect example of the fusion of art and music that is the goal of the gallery. The walls of the museum are lined with lovely paintings both inworld art and RL art. There is an entire photo exhibit of Buttons in the outer gallery by Em Larrson. Em 's notecard says her passion is using her camera to make abstract images of beauty. She has two portfolios on that table in the outer gallery if you would like to see more of her works and other of her pieces in the main gallery. Neeks Karu has some haunting images and scuptures you will not want to miss.


Armany and her partner, Dyce Underwood, are still planning to invite more artists and also have many live music events in the sim. There are many more artists for you to check out. You will find a group joiner at the entrance if you would like to keep informed of the new artists and events. The Galley hovers on the edge of the water at Captive Oasis and can be entered here . At the doorway to the main floor you will find a teleport to the 2^nd and 3^rd floors. Enjoy!


To get to DNA, head to Captive Oasis (202, 206, 51)

Sources: third picture by Nessumo


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