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A brilliant night out at London's biggest and newest science lab

If you had the power to fundamentally change who you are, would you do it? From eradicating disease to enhancing the human body, where do you draw the line? Those are the questions posed by The Francis Crick Institute, which invites you to an exclusive event exploring the biggest tech revolution of the 21st century: genome editing.

With hands-on exhibits, an award-winning documentary screening, and the chance to meet scientists working on the front line of genome editing, it's safe to say that this is not your usual after-work excursion. But in between all that DNA-based discovery, there are plenty of chances to unwind, courtesy of a live DJ and a well-stocked bar.

And the best bit? The entire evening is totally free to attend. What's more, our readers (that's you!) are the first to know about it. Read on to find out more about what you've got to look forward to, or click below to reserve your spot straight away.

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Get To Grips With DNA

Is it right to alter human DNA? With the development of new technology that allows us to do exactly that, the answer could have profound implications on the future of humanity. Explore the science and ethics of genome editing at Cut + Paste, The Francis Crick Institute's new interactive pop-up exhibition, and have your say on the matter.

Meet The Experts

Hear from Nneka Anyanwu and Gunes Taylor, Crick scientists who use genome editing in their research, and hear from guest speaker Rosamund Scott, Professor of Medical Law and Ethics at King's College London. She'll break down the ethical issues involved in this area of biology in a discussion facilitated by BBC journalist and presenter Greg Foot.

Watch An Award-Winning Film

Discover the story of revolutionary genetic engineering technique CRISPR at a screening of Human Nature. This acclaimed, feature-length documentary earned a four-star review from The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw, and the screening is followed by a post-film discussion.

An Evening Out With A Twist

With food and drink aplenty, here's a night out that's refreshingly different to your usual post-work pint down your local (but still includes all the best bits of the latter). There's even a live DJ to get you grooving as you admire the delightfully quirky architecture of the institute, which is conveniently located in the heart of King's Cross.

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