Molecular Biology of Cancer

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The course is an in-depth study of the molecular mechanisms that lead to different types of cancer. Gross changes in chromosomal translocations are studied along with single-nucleotide polymorphisms and how each are detected and used to identify cancer risks. Viruses and oncogenes are also examined along with alterations in the normal cell cycle. The latest molecular techniques used to screen for cancer and to diagnose cancer are also evaluated and compared to traditional methods.