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"Socks Before Shoes: Unraveling Cell Division"
Just as you make sure your socks are on before your shoes, cells make
sure that their chromosomes are properly aligned before they divide.
However, every time a cell divides, it runs the risk of generating
cells with too few or too many chromosomes. These mistakes can cause
Down Syndrome and play a role in the growth of cancers. In his Science
Center Lecture Series presentation, professor Andrew Murray looks at a
mysterious cellular process that may provide clues to understanding
chromosomal abnormalities such as the higher incidence of children with
Down Syndrome born to older women.
The Science Center Research Lecture Series, designed for interested
laypersons, is free and open to the public. Initiated in 1973, the
Public Research Lecture Series offers six lectures a year and features
Harvard science professors discussing their latest research and
innovations.
This program offers over one hour of video, slides and animation, and
questions from the audience.
To view the program, visit: http://athome.harvard.edu/dh/sbs.html
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