G-NIGHT - The Galician night. European night of researchers. Santiago de Compostela

The European Researchers' Night is a scientific dissemination event held simultaneously in cities all over Europe on the last Friday in September. Researchers are the protagonists, showing the diversity of science and technology and their impact on the lives of citizens. This initiative is organized within the H2020 framework programme through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

For the sixth year in a row, CiMUS will participate in this day, taking place in Santiago de Compostela, with scientific workshops for all audiences:

• "Playing in the kitchen with colors" (Molecular Oncology Laboratory, DNA Repair & Genome Integrity Groups)
  Using ingredients found in any kitchen, we will extract DNA from strawberries together with you.
• "DNA, chromosomes, and cell division" (CiMUS technicians)
  In this workshop, we will explore the mechanisms of eukaryotic cell division using basic microscopy techniques and 3D augmented reality models. Thanks to these techniques, we’ll be able to understand one of the most important processes of life, making it accessible to all audiences.
• "Mitochondrial DNA: Learning from Maternal DNA" (MitoPhenomics Group)
  Did you know that our cells have a small “instruction manual” inside their mitochondria? In this workshop, we will discover what mitochondrial DNA is, how it is passed from mothers to their children, and what happens when changes or mutations occur in it..

The University of Santiago de Compostela is one of the organizing bodies.

For further info, please visit GNIGHT-GAL