...or how not to get caught, Period 2, 20 Aug '08

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Today's classroom was lined with lab benches, complete with stools and high-tech equipment.

"For this last workshop, we're going to be talking DNA," said Mohinder, standing, sleeves rolled up, at the front of the lab. "Our complete genetic blueprint can be found from a discarded cigarette or a torn out hair; blood, skin, saliva - everyone in this classroom will have left a trail between here and wherever they woke."

"As a species humans have remarkably similar DNA profiles, with only specific areas varying between individuals. From that there's the possibility of identifying biological traits from a person's genetics," he continued, explaining the mechanisms behind genetic testing, veering off into bioinformatics before dragging himself back on topic with a cough.

"But today isn't the time to go into that detail," he said, picking up a swab. "You all have these." Mohinder brushed the inside of his mouth, collecting a sample. "And these instructions to try your hand at finding your own profiles."

"Good luck," Mohinder sat down, saying, "And it's been a pleasure teaching you."

[OCD is here!]

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Sign In 7 (HNTGC)

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Just once more.

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Ami Mizuno

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Dōjima Yurika

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Cindy Mackenzie

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Chris Halliwell

During the Lecture 7 (HNTGC)

[offthelisthero.livejournal.com]

Listen, take notes, chatter, doze.

DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

[offthelisthero.livejournal.com]

Pair up and try out the tech.

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

[imac-kenzie.livejournal.com]

Mac was staring at her cotton swab, because maybe a bit of examination might make her more inclined to actually put it in her mouth.

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

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Naomi was rather interested in finding out what her DNA looked like, "Hi," she said as she came over to Mac, "do you need a partner?"

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

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"Sure." Mac shot her a smile. "Just... considering," she said. "Never actually tested my DNA before."

Not that she hadn't thought about it, when she suspected her adoption.

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

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Naomi gave a smile, "I haven't tested my DNA before either," she said, she had learnt about DNA but never actually tested her own.

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

[dojima-hime.livejournal.com]

Dōjima was looking skeptically at the equipment as she hung around, waiting for a partner.

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"Do you need a partner?" Chris asked.

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

[dojima-hime.livejournal.com]

"Sure," she answered, poking at one of the swabs. "This isn't exactly my strong suit. If I try to do it alone, I'll end up proving I'm a dinosaur, or some other nonsense."

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

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Chris laughed. "I'm a little afraid of what my DNA might reveal, but I'm willing to give it a shot."

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

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Katchoo had a swab and a set of the equipment in front of her, but well back on the table and out of her reach.

No way in hell was she risking leaving a sample of her DNA anywhere, not when the feds had it on file.

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

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"Hey," Wes gives a little wave and flops down across from Katchoo.

Re: DNA-ing 7 (HNTGC)

[thismaskiwear.livejournal.com]

Katchoo sighs, and clearly she's going to have to work on her off-putting and bitchy expression again. "You're not getting anything from my mouth."

He looks like he's been sheltered enough that the innuendo -- if he gets it -- will make him flail. She could use the entertainment.

Talk to the TA 7 (HNTGC)

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When she pings in.

Re: Talk to the TA 7 (HNTGC)

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Adah had to admit that she was feeling pretty pleased with the fact that her last time likely to be sitting in a class at this place was for DNA testing and, if Dr. Suresh didn't mind, she couldn't help wanting to play a little with the tech herself. If anything, she wanted to get a hand at the more modern stuff so she could compare it to the likely Paleolithic era technology she'll be working with in a few weeks.

Talk to Mohinder 7 (HNTGC)

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He's around after the workshop if you need him.

Re: Talk to Mohinder 7 (HNTGC)

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"Dr. Suresh," Adah greeted him with a small nod of her head. "It's my last week here, so I wanted to make sure to get the chance to mention my gratitude for letting me TA for your classes, saving me from a fate of forced manual labor." She punctuated it with a grin. "It's been really interesting sitting in this summer."

Re: Talk to Mohinder 7 (HNTGC)

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"Thank you, Adah," Mohinder said. "I hope it will turn out to have been have some use in your time at university." He paused. "And that there's no imminent need to know how to plaster a wall in your future."

OOC 7 (HNTGC)

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Your DNA can be as handwavey/specific as you like - this is Mohinder's specialty; I'm not a geneticist, nor do I play one on TV. Oh, and there are some generic Danger-Shop created DNA, if your character would have any problems with giving a sample.

Re: OOC 7 (HNTGC)

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And here I am always finding that no one knows what the heck bioinformatics is...

There are people out there who know the field exists, yay!