Endogenous retroviruses: Hidden hitchhikers and how they spread
FHSU University Communications is thrilled to announce that the next Science Café event at Fort Hays State University will take place on Monday, April 29th. The presentation for this month, titled “Endogenous retroviruses: Hidden hitchhikers and how they spread,” is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) and will be held at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill, located at 2704 Vine. The event will start at 7 p.m.
During the Science Café, Dr. Eric Gillock, a professor of biological sciences at FHSU, will delve into the intriguing topic of endogenous retroviruses. These genetic parasites are found within the genomes of most eukaryotic cells and essentially act as unwanted houseguests, appearing without invitation and never leaving.
These Science Café presentations are open to the public and free of charge. Anyone with questions or inquiries about the event can direct them to Cari Rohleder at [email protected] or by phone at 785-628-4743. Additional information can be found by visiting www.fhsu.edu/smei, www.x.com/FHSUScienceCafe, or www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe
