The Big Idea: Who Lives? Who Dies? November 11, 2011

Why do only certain species survive? How can our growing knowledge of genomes reveal a deeper understanding of life’s cycles and secrets? Hear a conversation between Martin Chalfie, 2008 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, who pioneered using a fluorescent protein to track cancer, and Nat Geo Emerging Explorer Beth Shapiro, who uses ancient plant and animal DNA to study evolution. Nat Geo Weekend host Boyd Matson moderates.

A reception will follow this event.

Official Website: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/special-events/2011/11/11/who-lives/