Sunday Assembly with Dr. Ricardo Zayas

Regaining a Sense of Touch, aka Wormy Feelings
Why can some animals grow back missing body parts while we can't? What if we could rebuild parts of the nervous system after injury, like restoring a lost sense of touch? In Dr. Ricardo Zayas' lab, they study flatworms called planarians that can regenerate any part of their body, including their nerve cells. Cut one into pieces, and each piece can grow into a whole new worm; it sounds like science fiction, but it is actual biology. Dr. Ricardo Zayas, Biology Professor at SDSU, will explore what these strange but fascinating creatures can teach us about how stem cells make new sensory cells. Along the way, we’ll look at animals that can repair their nervous systems and ask what it might take for humans to do the same.

Here's the Zoom link for anyone who wants to attend online:
Meeting ID: 898 5808 8325
Passcode: 375172

Some of the best community time is staying after the assembly for coffee and snacks and to hang out with other assemblers, so please do.

Sunday Assembly San Diego is an inclusive, non-religious community that meets to hear inspirational talks, connect for service projects, sing songs and generally celebrate life. Assemblies are free to attend, and everyone is welcome. AND!! Free child care for ages 1.5 and up is available at every Assembly.

The Bankers Hill Club features an accessible facility, including accessible parking spots and bathrooms.