By: Rainshield Joy Dalupirit
LOS BAÑOS,
LAGUNA–As Genesoc’s 35th year approaches,
the organization continues to educate the public about the recent findings in
genetics. Genetics Week, an annual week-long activity that will be conducted this
year from October 22 to October 26, promotes genetics by conducting an exhibit
about the chosen theme and disseminating relevant information about the field
through its activities.
With the theme, “Changing Seasons: Deciphering the Periodic
Patterns of Gene Expression”, The UPLB Genetics Society will feature how the
seasons are actually linked to our genes. It aims to explain that there are
genes that are actively expressed only in a particular season. Some of those
genes can affect few cell processes, making a significant influence in our
body.
According to researchers, out of 22, 822 genes they tested
in their study, the activity of the 5,136 genes differs from the rest depending
on the season. It was observed that there are genes active only during the
winter, and there are some that are only active in summer. In addition,
scientists at Cambridge University observed that out of 22, 000 human genes, those
who exhibited seasonal variation reached up to 25%. Many of those are involved
in immune system regulation which were found to be more active in winter.
About
the Exhibit
In order to catch the eye of the audience for easier
dissemination of information and promotion of genetics, the organization has
prepared an exhibit that has been much awaited by many. Be prepared as we take
you to an adventure and witness the seasons at IBS Wing C Lobby change as you
move. See how the flowers and leaves bloom in the spring, and slowly wither as
the winter approaches quickly. Observe how the vines creep up the walls, and
seek for the discovery of the seasonal genes.
The
activities of Genetics Week are as follows:
Exhibit
Opening and GENEWS Launching. The
exhibit will officially commence by revealing the story behind the exhibit
design and its concept and launching of GENEWS, the official publication of The
UPLB Genetics Society.
Hope
Intervention: One Gene, One Child. This
annual event conducted at HOPE Intervention Center in Calamba aims to help
children with autism, while promoting awareness about the said disorder. The
genes spend half a day with the children and organize activities that will
spread warmth and create a peace-loving atmosphere for the children.
IQLYMPICS.
This year, the organization will
hold a quiz contest open to all UPLB students. The quiz contest will test the
participants’ abstract and inductive reasoning, photographic memory, verbal
skills, logic, and awareness about the general events and issues happening in
our society.
Print-All-You-Can. Since students pay almost every day for hand-outs, papers,
and assignments, the organization decided to hold an activity that will help
them lessen their expenses for a day by allowing them to print their materials
for free.
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