Saturday DNA! Passaic - The Mystery of Anastasia

Many stories have been told about the Romanovs, the last royal family of Russia. In 1918, when the Romanovs went missing, there were rumors that the family was murdered. Yet in 1920 a woman claiming to be Princess Anastasia resurfaced in Germany and presented evidence to prove her identity as the missing princess. What evidence did she have? Could she be lying? Did anyone believe her? Join us and uncover answers to The Mystery of Anastasia!

In this session, participants will:

• perform a computer-based lab;

• use forensic techniques to investigate evidence;

• compare DNA sequences to determine the mystery woman’s identity.

Ages 10-15, no adult chaperone required although parents are welcome to attend (must purchase their own ticket).

Host or Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center