"Did the human race almost go extinct?
Can genetics explain a crazy cat lady’s love for felines?
How does DNA lead to people with no fingerprints, or humans born with tails?
And how did the right combination of genes create the exceptionally
flexible thumbs and fingers of a truly singular violinist?"
These are questions posed by writer Sam Kean, highlighting "The Violinist's
Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our
Genetic Code."

Join us for his talk in CHEM 1407 on Tuesday, April 16th, hosted by the
Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity. There will be light refreshments and
a book-signing at 4:30 PM in the Chemistry Atrium, followed by the 5:00 PM
talk by author Sam Kean in the lecture hall.