Errors in segregation
During this video, we will learn about how errors in the segregation of chromosomes can lead to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, Patau syndrome and Edwards syndrome. Talking point …
Course: The Genomics Era: the Future of Genetics in Medicine
Pulling it all together: Week 1
In this week’s final video, we will look back over the central principles of Genomics that we have learnt about in Week 1. We have also included a PDF synopsis …
Normal cell division
In this step, we learn about the processes of normal cell division – mitosis and meiosis. Talking point Which do you think are the fastest and which are the slowest …
What is the Regulation of Gene Expression?
All the cells of our body contain identical genes. However, the cells of our muscles look different and fulfil very different functions to, for example, the cells of our eye. …
Normal genetic variation
Watch this video to learn about single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), normal variation within the human genome and how we are beginning to understand that SNPs have a key role in …
DNA is the Code For Life
What is the genome? Increasingly clinicians, scientists and even the media, are talking about the genome and the impact of genomic data, now and in the future, on healthcare. The …
Exploring Genetics: The Double Helix Discovery
Crime scene evidence. Paternity Testing. Designer babies. Today, it is well-known that DNA is the molecule containing our genetic code. Whether on crime programmes, tabloid talk shows, or in your …
Glossary of Genomics Terms
The glossary and acronyms tables below provide a useful guide to the key terms related to genomics. There is also a PDF version of these glossary and acronyms lists in …
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The Genomics Era: the Future of Genetics in Medicine