Current Topics in Gene Regulation

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This course explores structural, biochemical and genetic approaches in gene regulation. BMMB 543 Current Topics in Gene Regulation (3) This course is intended to bring students up to the leading edge of research in gene regulation. It will explore structural, biochemical and genetic approaches in this field of research, covering processes from nuclear structure to RNA decay. It will also illustrate progress from many different model organisms including: prokaryotes, yeast, Drosophila, and humans. This course will include introductory lectures by faculty and student presentations of recent literature.