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Curriculum
What You'll Learn
01 Introduction to Molecular Biology 3 topics
1 Historical Perspective
- Discovery of DNA Structure
- Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
- Key Milestones in Molecular Biology
2 Molecular Biology and Other Disciplines
- Relationship with Biochemistry
- Relationship with Genetics
- Relationship with Cell Biology
3 Methods in Molecular Biology
- Overview of Techniques
- Model Organisms
- Ethical Considerations
02 Chemical Foundations of Molecular Biology 3 topics
1 Water and Non-covalent Interactions
- Hydrogen Bonding
- Hydrophobic Interactions
- Van der Waals Forces
- Ionic Interactions
2 Organic Chemistry Principles
- Carbon Chemistry
- Functional Groups
- Isomerism
3 Biological Macromolecules
- Properties of Macromolecules
- Types of Biological Polymers
- Macromolecular Assembly
03 Nucleic Acid Structure and Function 3 topics
1 Nucleotides
- Chemical Structure of Nucleotides
- Nucleoside vs. Nucleotide
- Modified Nucleotides
2 DNA Structure
- Primary Structure
- Secondary Structure (B, A, and Z-DNA)
- Tertiary Structure (DNA Packaging)
- Denaturation and Renaturation
3 RNA Structure
- Types of RNA
- RNA Secondary Structures
- RNA Tertiary Structures
- Ribozymes and Catalytic RNA
04 Genome Organization 3 topics
1 Prokaryotic Genomes
- Bacterial Chromosomes
- Plasmids
- Bacteriophage Genomes
2 Eukaryotic Genomes
- Nuclear Genome Organization
- Chromosomal Structure
- Organellar Genomes (Mitochondria and Chloroplasts)
3 Genome Complexity
- C-Value Paradox
- Repetitive DNA
- Unique Sequences
05 Chromatin Structure and Function 3 topics
1 Nucleosomes
- Histone Proteins
- Nucleosome Assembly
- Higher-Order Structure
2 Chromatin Remodeling
- ATP-Dependent Remodeling Complexes
- Histone Variants
- Histone Chaperones
3 Epigenetic Modifications
- Histone Modifications
- DNA Methylation
- Non-coding RNAs in Chromatin Regulation
06 DNA Replication 5 topics
1 Basic Principles of DNA Replication
- Semiconservative Replication
- Bidirectional Replication
- Origins of Replication
2 DNA Replication Machinery
- DNA Polymerases
- Helicases and Topoisomerases
- Primase and Ligase
- Single-Stranded Binding Proteins
3 Mechanics of Replication
- Initiation
- Elongation
- Termination
- Leading and Lagging Strand Synthesis
4 Differences in Replication
- Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Replication
- Telomere Replication
- Mitochondrial DNA Replication
5 Regulation of DNA Replication
- Cell Cycle Control
- Licensing of Replication Origins
- Checkpoint Control
07 DNA Damage, Repair, and Recombination 4 topics
1 Types of DNA Damage
- Spontaneous Lesions
- Environmental Damage
- Replication Errors
2 DNA Repair Mechanisms
- Direct Repair
- Base Excision Repair
- Nucleotide Excision Repair
- Mismatch Repair
- Double-Strand Break Repair
3 Recombination
- Homologous Recombination
- Site-Specific Recombination
- Transposition
4 DNA Damage Response
- Damage Sensing
- Signal Transduction
- Checkpoints and Cell Cycle Arrest
- Apoptosis
08 Transcription in Prokaryotes 3 topics
1 RNA Polymerase
- Structure and Function
- Sigma Factors
- Core Enzyme vs. Holoenzyme
2 Transcription Process
- Initiation
- Elongation
- Termination (Rho-Dependent and Independent)
3 Regulation of Transcription
- Promoter Structure and Recognition
- Operators and Repressors
- Positive Regulation and Activators
- Attenuation
- Riboswitches
09 Transcription in Eukaryotes 3 topics
1 RNA Polymerases
- RNA Polymerase I, II, and III
- Structure and Function
- General Transcription Factors
2 Transcription Process
- Initiation and Pre-Initiation Complex
- Elongation
- Termination
3 Regulation of Transcription
- Promoter Structure
- Enhancers and Silencers
- Transcription Factors and Coactivators
- Mediator Complex
- Chromatin-Based Regulation
10 RNA Processing 5 topics
1 5' Capping
- Cap Structure
- Capping Enzymes
- Function of the Cap
2 3' Polyadenylation
- Poly(A) Signal Recognition
- Cleavage and Polyadenylation
- Function of the Poly(A) Tail
3 RNA Splicing
- Introns and Exons
- Splicing Mechanism
- Spliceosome Assembly and Function
- Alternative Splicing
- Self-Splicing Introns
4 RNA Editing
- Types of RNA Editing
- Mechanism of Editing
- Biological Significance
5 RNA Stability and Degradation
- mRNA Half-Life
- Degradation Pathways
- Regulation of mRNA Stability
11 Translation 5 topics
1 The Genetic Code
- Triplet Nature
- Degeneracy and Wobble
- Universal vs. Non-Universal Codes
2 Transfer RNA
- Structure of tRNA
- Aminoacylation of tRNA
- Codon-Anticodon Recognition
3 Ribosomes
- Structure and Composition
- Functional Sites
- Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Ribosomes
4 Translation Process
- Initiation
- Elongation
- Termination
- Recycling
5 Regulation of Translation
- Initiation Factors
- Regulatory Elements in mRNA
- microRNA-Mediated Regulation
- RNA-Binding Proteins
12 Protein Structure and Function 4 topics
1 Amino Acids and Peptide Bonds
- Properties of Amino Acids
- Peptide Bond Formation
- Polypeptide Chains
2 Protein Structure
- Primary Structure
- Secondary Structure (α-Helix, β-Sheet)
- Tertiary Structure and Domains
- Quaternary Structure
- Protein Folding and Chaperones
3 Protein Function
- Enzyme Catalysis
- Structural Proteins
- Transport Proteins
- Signaling Proteins
4 Post-Translational Modifications
- Types of Modifications
- Enzymes Involved
- Functional Consequences
13 Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes 4 topics
1 Operon Structure and Function
- Lac Operon
- Trp Operon
- Other Operons
2 Negative Regulation
- Repressor Proteins
- Operator Sites
- Corepressors
3 Positive Regulation
- Activator Proteins
- Catabolite Activation Protein (CAP)
- Antitermination
4 Global Regulatory Systems
- Stringent Response
- Heat Shock Response
- Two-Component Systems
14 Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes 4 topics
1 Transcriptional Regulation
- Promoter Structure and Function
- Enhancers and Silencers
- Transcription Factor Networks
- Chromatin Remodeling and Histone Modifications
2 Post-Transcriptional Regulation
- Alternative Splicing
- mRNA Stability and Degradation
- RNA Interference
- Non-Coding RNAs
3 Translational and Post-Translational Regulation
- Translation Initiation Control
- Protein Degradation and the Ubiquitin System
- Protein Modification and Signaling
4 Epigenetic Regulation
- DNA Methylation
- Histone Code
- Epigenetic Inheritance
15 Molecular Signaling 4 topics
1 Signal Transduction Pathways
- Receptors and Ligands
- Second Messengers
- Protein Kinases and Phosphatases
2 Major Signaling Pathways
- G-Protein Coupled Receptors
- Receptor Tyrosine Kinases
- JAK-STAT Pathway
- TGF-β Pathway
- Notch Signaling
3 Signal Integration and Cross-Talk
- Feedback Loops
- Scaffold Proteins
- Network Motifs
4 Nuclear Receptor Signaling
- Structure of Nuclear Receptors
- Steroid Hormone Receptors
- Non-Steroid Nuclear Receptors
16 Molecular Techniques 5 topics
1 Nucleic Acid Manipulation
- Restriction Enzymes
- Ligases and Polymerases
- Cloning Vectors
- Transformation and Transfection
2 DNA Amplification and Sequencing
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Real-Time PCR
- Traditional Sequencing Methods
- Next-Generation Sequencing
3 Gene Expression Analysis
- Northern Blotting
- RT-PCR
- Microarrays
- RNA-Seq
4 Protein Analysis
- Western Blotting
- Immunoprecipitation
- Mass Spectrometry
- Proteomics
5 Genetic Engineering
- Site-Directed Mutagenesis
- Gene Knockouts and Knockdowns
- CRISPR-Cas9 Technology
- Synthetic Biology
17 Molecular Evolution 4 topics
1 Molecular Basis of Evolution
- Mutations and Genetic Variation
- Selection at the Molecular Level
- Neutral Theory
2 Molecular Phylogenetics
- Sequence Alignment
- Phylogenetic Tree Construction
- Molecular Clocks
3 Genome Evolution
- Gene Duplication and Divergence
- Horizontal Gene Transfer
- Mobile Genetic Elements
- Whole Genome Duplication
4 Molecular Coevolution
- Host-Pathogen Interactions
- Evolutionary Arms Races
- Molecular Adaptation
18 Systems and Synthetic Molecular Biology 4 topics
1 Systems Biology Approaches
- Network Models
- High-Throughput Data Integration
- Computational Modeling
2 'Omics Technologies
- Genomics
- Transcriptomics
- Proteomics
- Metabolomics
- Interactomics
3 Synthetic Biology
- Biological Parts and BioBricks
- Genetic Circuits
- Minimal Genomes
- Expanded Genetic Code
4 Applied Molecular Biology
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Molecular Therapeutics
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Gene Therapy
19 Specialized Topics in Molecular Biology 5 topics
1 Developmental Molecular Biology
- Gene Regulatory Networks in Development
- Epigenetic Reprogramming
- Morphogen Gradients
2 Cancer Molecular Biology
- Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressors
- DNA Repair Defects and Genomic Instability
- Molecular Basis of Metastasis
- Molecular Diagnostics and Targeted Therapies
3 Molecular Immunology
- Antibody Diversity Generation
- Major Histocompatibility Complex
- Molecular Basis of Immune Recognition
4 Molecular Virology
- Viral Genomes and Gene Expression
- Virus-Host Interactions
- Viral Evolution and Emerging Diseases
5 Molecular Neurobiology
- Molecular Basis of Synaptic Transmission
- Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory
- Neurogenetic Disorders
20 Current Research and Future Directions 4 topics
1 Emerging Technologies
- Single-Cell Analysis
- Spatial Transcriptomics
- Genome Editing Advances
- Long-Read Sequencing
2 Frontier Areas of Research
- Epitranscriptomics
- Phase Separation in Cell Biology
- RNA-Based Therapeutics
- Structural Genomics
3 Integrative Approaches
- Multi-Omics Integration
- Molecular Systems Medicine
- Digital Biology and Artificial Intelligence
4 Ethical and Societal Implications
- Gene Editing Ethics
- Privacy and Genetic Information
- Molecular Biology and Bioeconomy
- Biosafety and Biosecurity
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