Personal Genomics and Medicine: What's in Your Genome?

Stethoscope in the shape of a double helix.

Stethoscope in the shape of a double helix. (Image by Jane Ades, NHGRI.)

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MIT Course Number

7.342

As Taught In

Spring 2014

Level

Undergraduate

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Course Description

Human genome sequencing has revolutionized our understanding of disease susceptibility, drug metabolism and human ancestry. This course will explore how these advances have been made possible by revolutionary new sequencing methodologies that have decreased costs and increased throughput of genome analysis, making it possible to examine genetic correlates for a variety of biological processes and disorders. The course will combine discussions of primary scientific research papers with hands-on data analysis and small group presentations.

This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and learn about current biological research in a highly interactive setting. Many instructors of the Advanced Undergraduate Seminars are postdoctoral scientists with a strong interest in teaching.

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A. Zara Herskovits. 7.342 Personal Genomics and Medicine: What's in Your Genome?. Spring 2014. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare, https://ocw.mit.edu. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.


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