BIED 361: Is our genome unchanging?
It was once thought that the genome that we inherit remains constant, and that evolution of the genome is a slow process. However, scientists have been learning more and more about how our genome responds to and is changed by our environment, sometimes rapidly. In this course we will see how these genomic changes may prevent or promote cancer.
Pre-requisites: Students should understand the role of DNA, RNA and protein in a cell’s functioning.