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The Architecture of Life

From the discovery of DNA to the dynamics of the genome

The discovery of the structure of DNA marked the beginning of a development that reached its first high point with the Human Genome Project. This lecture takes us from the structure of the genome to the latest findings in genetic research: dormant genes, transposable elements and surprising mechanisms of gene regulation. A look at how peculiarities in the genome are reshaping our understanding of biological processes and evolution.

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Dates

Monday, October 19, 2026

Organizer

Volkshochschule Zürich

The Volkshochschule Zürich is Zurich's first provider of cultural and scientific general education for adults. founded in 1920, it offers a wide range of courses from astronomy to philosophy, from psychology to politics and literature, always at an ...

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Universität Zürich-Zentrum mit Live-Übertragung

Rämistr. 71
8006 Zürich

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