7.28 Molecular Biology, Spring 2001
Alternative Title:
Molecular Biology
Author:
Baker, Tania A.; Bell, Stephen P.
Abstract:
Detailed analysis of the biochemical mechanisms that control the maintenance, expression, and evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Topics covered in lecture and readings of relevant literature include: gene regulation, DNA replication, genetic recombination, and translation. Logic of experimental design and data analysis emphasized. Presentations include both lectures and group discussions of representative papers from the literature.