Science Under the Stars: Green Genes—How Plants Shape Our World

Green Genes: How Plants Shape Our World. A Talk by Wenli Wang on gene regulation in plants. 8-9pm, Dec. 12, Brankenridge Field Lab. Background image shows Wenli Wang leaning on a table and smiling, accompanied by an image of half a fruit showing seeds and a large image of a weedy-looking flower.
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Dec

12

2024

Event starts at this time 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Featured Speaker(s): Wenli Wang
Cost: Free
Join Science Under the Stars for this December talk as Dr. Wenli Wang, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, discusses gene regulation in plants, touching on gene-edited plants, what they are and whether they are safe.

Description

Like us, plants are also watching the sunrise, experiencing the changing seasons and breathing the air. Behind these behaviors lies a complex network of genes that regulate plant growth and development. Understanding these gene networks helps us uncover how plants adapt to their environments and thrive. By manipulating gene expression, we can even design plants to better benefit our lives. But what exactly are gene-edited plants? And are they safe? Explore these questions with Wenli Wang, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Molecular Biosciences.

Schedule:

  • 7:00 pm: Kid’s activities and natural history displays
  • 7:15 pm: Guided tour of Brackenridge Field Laboratory
  • 8:00 pm: Talk begins

The talk will be held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory.


Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas run by UT graduate students. Events are held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Find schedules and links for each event on the SUtS blog, Instagram, X/Twitter and YouTube channel, or sign up on their listserve to get event notifications.

Location

Brackenridge Field Laboratory

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