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SciSoc Talk: Professor Steve Jones - "Nature, Nurture, or Nietzsche, what genetics can (and cannot) tell us about oursleves"

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SciSoc are delighted to be welcoming Professor Steve Jones to speak on Tuesday.

A top expert on the genetics of snails, Professor Jones has also studied the evolution and genetics of people, which will form the foundation of his fascintating talk on Tuesday.

Professor Jones is one of the most well-known geneticists, having written many books and presented multiple television programs on evolution and biology. He has delived the Reith Lectures on “The Language of Genes” and regularly appears on comedy, news and scientific programs, and is regarded as very influential in the public engagement of science.

In his research career, Professor Jones has examined the relationship between habitat and genetic traits in variation among snails, and whether there have been any changes in response to climate change.

Professor Jones is such a well known name in popular science, this talk will not be one to miss, and his engaging manner will ensure it will be accesssible regardless of your scientific background!

The talk is free to members, £2 for non-members, and, of course, will be followed by a cheese and wine reception. Life membership will be available to buy for £15.

Department of Engineering location: https://goo.gl/0AUnSW LT1 location: http://goo.gl/urY5kT

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