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About the Course

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. All necessary information will be covered in the lectures, and recommended and required readings will be provided. There are no additional required texts for this course. For those interested, additional information can be obtained in the following textbook. Epigenetics. Allis, Jenuwein, Reinberg and Caparros. Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory Press. ISBN-13: 978-0879697242 | Edition: 1 The course will re-open in 2022....

Top reviews

NN

Aug 1, 2021

This is the best course on coursera, 10/10. I wish it was longer and I could take it all over again. you will need background knowledge for this course but it is an amazing course and I will miss it.

MM

Oct 1, 2018

This was an excellent course. All the material was well presented and the explanation of the sometimes complex subject matter was clear and understandable. Thank you for an great learning experience.

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By Akshay S

Sep 22, 2023

Best course for a person to get the understanding of epigenetics.

By Amit K

Aug 1, 2017

Excellent course. Thoughtfully put together, very clear teaching.

By Vishnu N

May 19, 2020

the course is very insightful and very interesting till the end.

By Rabbi h

May 9, 2020

Over all a good course. learn a lot about epigenetics and cancer

By Nichole A

Jul 24, 2023

The professor was extremely knowledgable and I learned so much.

By Faez S

May 16, 2020

I know more about epigenetics than ever before. Great course!!!

By Fatima N

Apr 30, 2019

Very comprehensive and full of knowledge course .helped me alot

By Нестеренко А

Feb 9, 2017

A great academically challenging course. Glad I have passed it!

By Sadra M

Feb 28, 2024

one of the best and most comprehensive courses on the subject

By Mayuri C

May 23, 2020

Brilliant teaching and vast content for beginner's learning.

By Mengqing G

Apr 25, 2020

Very nice course. Very helpful to get into epigentics field.

By Md N

May 14, 2020

Very much informative course. Glad to complete this course.

By Bente F

May 9, 2016

I took an earlier version of this course and learned a lot!

By Yuefeng G

Sep 16, 2020

It is best course I have ever taken. Thank you professor.

By Darshika S

May 13, 2020

Excellent course!! All the topics are very well explained.

By Sidnei D S N J

Dec 1, 2019

Ótimo curso! apresenta um conteúdo e bagagem enorme! Amei

By Heba H

Jul 1, 2018

A very simplified, informative, and interesting course.

By Chrissy - U

May 20, 2016

This was a wonderful course and I enjoyed it very much.

By Rafaela M H

Nov 23, 2020

I loved it! It's quite challenging, but it's worth it!

By Neelam F

Feb 28, 2019

it was an excellent course and worth spending time on.

By Ari B

May 3, 2017

High quality course. Ari Belenkiy, Vancouver, Canada

By Hemangi J G

May 19, 2020

Very extensive, informative and interesting course.

By Nzubechi D U

Sep 27, 2018

This was a very interesting and informative course.

By Julius M " K M B

Sep 15, 2017

Clear to understand. Very informative. Thank you.

By Gerda M

Sep 17, 2016

The more you learn the more exciting it gets....