Descriptions
Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression, While the human genome sequence has transformed our understanding of human biology, it isn’t just the sequence of your DNA that matters, but also how you use it! How are some genes activated and others are silenced? How is this controlled? The answer is epigenetics. Epigenetics has been a hot topic for research over the past decade as it has become clear that aberrant epigenetic control contributes to disease (particularly to cancer). Epigenetic alterations are heritable through cell division, and in some instances are able to behave similarly to mutations in terms of their stability. Importantly, unlike genetic mutations, epigenetic modifications are reversible and therefore have the potential to be manipulated therapeutically. It has also become clear in recent years that epigenetic modifications are sensitive to the environment (for example diet), which has sparked a large amount of public debate and research.This course will give an introduction to the fundamentals of epigenetic control. We will examine epigenetic phenomena that are manifestations of epigenetic control in several organisms, with a focus on mammals. We will examine the interplay between epigenetic control and the environment and finally the role of aberrant epigenetic control in disease..
What you’ll learn
- Understand the basic principles of epigenetic regulation.
- Learn about DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNAs.
- Explore how epigenetics affects development, health, and disease.
- Discover the role of epigenetics in cell differentiation and inheritance.
- Analyze the impact of environmental factors on gene expression.
Who this course is for
- Students and professionals in biology, genetics, and medicine.
- Researchers interested in gene regulation and biotechnology.
- Anyone curious about the science of epigenetics.
Specificatoin of Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression
- Publisher : Coursera
- Teacher : Dr. Marnie Blewitt
- Language : English
- Level : All Levels
- Number of Course : 7
- Duration : 2 weeks to complete at 10 hours a week
Content of Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression
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