Molecular Biology

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The general aim of this course is to obtain detailed knowledge about the molecular processes in cell signaling and control of gene expression. Topics include intracellular signaling pathways; chromatin  structure and remodeling; recruitment and assembly of transcription factors; eukaryote mRNA synthesis, processing, modification, stability and translation; stem cells and reprogramming; and the    culmination of the above factors that drive common complex human disease. The tutorials will be partially in Problem Based Learning (PBL) and multiple-choice format, with exercises designed to provide a perspective of how cutting edge molecular biological techniques are applied to tackle major research questions in modern biomedical research.