The Jurassic Genome October 20, 2009

Recent discoveries of preserved genetic material in ancient fossils are providing a much more comprehensive biological picture of extinct organisms than was previously possible. In this presentation Dr. Chris Organ explores how paleontologists are using ancient genomes to reveal the biological and evolutionary facts of extinct creatures, from dinosaurs to Neanderthals. Presented by Science for the Public.
Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Rm C-05/06256