Course Detail
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0.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Course Attribute:
University Connected Learning
Description
Discover the amazing nature of your genes, the remarkable building blocks that make us who we are. Learn about their variability, their prognostic potential, and the role of epigenetics in their expression. We will examine specific examples of manipulation of our genes, explore how knowledge of our genes can lead to better drugs with molecular specificity, and discuss the ethical, legal and social issues raised by this new future of medicine. What might your future medical record look like? Can this new information lead to better and maybe even cheaper health care?