Epigenetic modification is one of the main mechanisms underlying the phenomenon by which organisms alter gene expression and phenotypic characteristics in response to environmental conditions. This course looks at how the environment imparts its influence on developmental mechanisms to allow for these phenotypic changes through intersecting developmental biology, ecology, and evolution. Aspects related to symbiosis, teratology, and the epigenetic origin of adult diseases are also addressed. A specific focus will be placed on the aspect of epigenetic origins of diseases and potential treatments using novel approaches such as CRISPR-Cas9.
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This course would also be of interest to the following discipline(s):Neuroscience
