Who needs gold when you have DNA?

Western New Yorkers are invited to SciNight: Diving into Your DNA, an event hosted by the Buffalo Museum of Science and UB’s Community of Excellence in Genome, Environment and Microbiome, where guests can create a necklace made from their own DNA and learn about DNA testing and the makeup of our genetic material from local scientists.

The evening includes a discussion led by UB evolutionary anthropologist Omer Gokcumen. An assistant professor of biological sciences, Gokcumen studies how humans evolved and adapted — including how they differ from primates such as gorillas and chimpanzees — and the role of genetics in disease.

The event will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo.

The workshop is open to guests aged 18 years and older. Tickets are $15, with Buffalo Museum of Science members receiving discounted admission. Registration is required.

SciNight is a series of workshops presented by the Buffalo Museum of Science that aim to educate the local community about complex scientific subjects in engaging ways.

For more information, visit the Buffalo Museum of Science website.