Lectures related to The Molecules of Life: Nucleic Acids

DNA: PCR and Sequencing Techniques

Explores DNA engineering through PCR, Sanger sequencing, the Human Genome Project, recombinant DNA, bacterial DNA manipulation, and CRISPR/Cas9.

Genetics: History and Key Concepts

Covers the history of genetics, key concepts, DNA structure, gene expression, and genetic engineering.

DNA and RNA Structure

Explores the structure of DNA and RNA, the genetic code, replication, and their differences.

Bulk Transcriptome Analysis: RNA-seq Workflow and Gene Expression Analysis

Explains transcriptomics, RNA-seq workflow, and gene expression analysis for disease biomarkers.

Gene Expression: Introduction and Data Analysis

Covers gene expression data quantification, genome analysis, and large-scale studies.

RNA Switches: Design & Applications

Explores the design and applications of RNA switches, focusing on regulatory RNA principles and engineered biomolecular components.

Chromosomal Dosage and Genetic Disorders

Explores chromosomal dosage, genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, and X chromosome inactivation.

Alternative Splicing: From RNA to Protein

Explores alternative splicing in gene expression to create diverse proteins.

Post-Genomics and Health Challenges

By Dr. Luca Chiapperino delves into the implications of post-genomics on health and society, focusing on the molecularization of our biography, experiences, and living environment.

Protein Life Cycle

Covers gene expression, protein life cycle, and genetic code in neuroscience.

Information Processing: Replication, Transcription, Translation

Explores DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein translation, emphasizing their crucial roles in cellular functions.

Genomic Data Privacy: Challenges and Solutions

Explores the evolution of personal genomics, from consumer testing to data sharing.

Genetic Circuits: Synthetic Biology

Explores genetic circuits design in synthetic biology, from regulatory mechanisms to plasmid construction.

DNA and Its Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications

Provides an overview of DNA structure, replication, transcription, and its engineering applications in molecular biology.

DNA Structure and Transcription

Explores DNA structure, replication, transcription, mRNA translation, and gene expression regulation.

Chromosome 7: Trisomy Correction Mechanisms

Explores trisomy correction mechanisms, mosaicism, and genetic disorder diagnosis challenges.

Data available from the Allen human brain atlases

Covers the data available from the Allen human brain atlases, including gene expression analysis and the BrainSpan Atlas.

DNA Structure and Gene Expression

Explores DNA structure, gene expression, RNA transcription, and protein manufacturing in cells, including the crucial role of RNA polymerase.

Genomic Medicine: Ethics and Applications

Explores genomic medicine, covering genetic determinism, personalized medicine, genetic anomalies, and ethical considerations.

Genetic Disorders: Chromosomal Aberrations

Explores sex determination, chromosomal aberrations, and genetic diseases, including deletions, duplications, and non-disjunction during meiosis.