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You are your DNA?

  • Dunedin Public Art Gallery 30 The Octagon Dunedin, Otago, 9016 New Zealand (map)

SCANZ supported event

YOU ARE YOUR DNA?

HIGH SPEED PITCHES AND A HOT DEBATE. 

Two teams from science, art and humanities, including special guest performance artist Stelarc, argue different positions on how much our DNA drives who we are.

Take part in question time, and more, during informal refreshments and debrief.

Team members are: Stelarc, Colin Gavaghan, Lisa Matisoo Smith, Peter Dearden, John Pusateri, and Dr J Ihirangi Heke.

In association with the Centre for Science Communication at the University of Otago, and part of the New Zealand International Science Festival programme.

See also: Billy Apple and Dr Craig Hilton - The Analysis of Billy Apple's Genome

Attendance is free

Earlier Event: 13 July
SciCommNZ Twitter Chat - July
Later Event: 14 September
SciCommNZ Twitter Chat - September