SKELETAL BIOLOGY.

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Notes: may be stacked with BIOL 468 . Pre-requisites: admission to graduate program or permission of the instructor. This course examines the cellular and molecular biology of the skeleton with particular emphasis on signaling pathways, molecules, and genes that regulate the activity of bone cells. Course content includes readings from primary scientific literature, interpretation of research data, and integration of multiple biological concepts to interpret cell and tissue behavior as it relates to skeletal physiology, pathology, and interactions with extraskeletal systems.