"Diving Into the Gene Pool"

"Diving Into the Gene Pool" is a major, multifaceted exhibition being held at the Exploratorium in San Francisco from April 8 through September 4. The hands-on, 25-exhibit display examines DNA structure and function and the Human Genome Project from a variety of perspectives. Supported in part by the Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues component of the DOE Human Genome Program, the exhibition concentrates on the following broad areas: DNA, tools and technology for finding genes, lessons from other species, human genetic inheritance, and social and ethical quandaries resulting from developments in gene technologies. The section Art Life focuses on human-created hybrid plants, and events include Blooming Genes, Dog Diversity Day, Biotechnology Weekend, and DNA Dining Day. [Contact: Exploratorium; 3601 Lyon St.; San Francisco, CA 94123 (415/563-7337, Fax: /561-0307, pubinfo@exploratorium.edu)]


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