This is a past event
Film screening and discussion.
The 1997 film GATTACA explores a world where everyone’s complete genetic information is routinely available. Most births are of people selected with desirable traits while those who are born by chance are discriminated against. With our scientific advances in recent times, could this fiction soon become reality? Join Dr Jonathan Pettitt (University of Aberdeen), who will discuss the scientific concepts explored by the film and place them in the context of our current understanding of genetics then sit back, relax and enjoy the movie.
This event is supported by the Genetics Society. 
Free admission, please book at www.belmontfilmhouse.com from 8th February.
This event is part of British Science Week 2016. You can see the full programme of events here.
British Science Week is the UK’s annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, led by the British Science Association. Check out our Facebook page and our #BSW16ABDN hashtag on Twitter for updates and surprises throughout the week. www.britishscienceassociation.org/aberdeen
aberdeenbranch@britishscienceassociation.org
- Speaker
- Dr Jonathan Pettitt
- Venue
- Belmont Filmhouse
- Contact
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01224 273274