REGISTRATION CLOSED Thanks to genome sequencing efforts from ~20 years ago, scientists have an inventory list of all the genes that are required to build an organism. Have you ever wondered how scientists figure out the function of those genes and convert inventory lists into models and blueprints? What does each gene do and how do gene products work together to build cells,... read more
REGISTRATION CLOSED This is a session for all grandparents who, for any reason, have lost a grandchild and are grieving that loss. It is a different kind of grief as it is out of the normal lifecycle. There are many ways we lose our grandchildren ( stillborn, SIDS, illness, drunk drivers, murder, etc). In this group, we will share our experience, strength, and hope for... read more
REGISTRATION CLOSED Ancient documents and archeological sites reveal the story of one of history’s major wars between a military superpower, the Syrian-Greeks, and a Jewish militia in the Judean Hills. Using guerilla warfare and asymmetrical tactics, the band of Jewish patriots won. After the victory in 162 BCE, the holiday that followed, still celebrated today, is named... read more