MIT OCW Archived Courses: Recent submissions
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7.346 Fine-Tuning the Synapse: Synaptic Functions and Dysfunction, Fall 2014
(2014-12)The synapse is the fundamental element by which neurons transmit, receive and transform information in the brain. Synapses are functionally diverse, and a single neuron in the brain receives up to 10,000 synapses. Given ... -
7.346 RNAi: A Revolution in Biology and Therapeutics, Spring 2010
(2010-06)Despite centuries of effort, modern medicine still struggles to find the source of disease and to provide specific treatment without side effects. Both traditional small molecules and protein-based therapeutics have achieved ... -
7.346 Cellular Garbage Disposal: Misfolded Proteins in Normal Biology and Human Disease, Fall 2011
(2011-12)The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) orchestrates different cellular processes by which proteins are synthesized, correctly folded, modified and ultimately transported to their final destinations. As part of this crucial ...