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BIO-105: Cellular biology and biochemistry for engineers

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Basic course in biochemistry as well as cellular and molecular biology for non-life science students enrolling at the Master or PhD thesis level from various engineering disciplines. It reviews essential notions necessary for a training in biology-related engineering fields.

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Romain Zufferey

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/cellular-biology-and-biochemistry-for-engineers-BIO-105

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http://go.epfl.ch/BIO-105

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Romain Zufferey

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/cellular-biology-and-biochemistry-for-engineers-BIO-105

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/BIO-105

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Lectures in this course (61)

Course Organisation: 2021 Overview

Provides an overview of the 2021 BIO-105 course organisation and explores the structural hierarchy of animals and the concept of homeostasis.

Plasma Membrane Structure: Lipid Bilayer Experiment

Explores the lipid bilayer structure of the plasma membrane through historical experiments and electron microscopy.

DNA Replication and PCR Basics

Explores DNA replication, repair, PCR basics, genetic diversity, and forensic applications.

Monozygotic Twins: DNA Profile and Paternity Test

Explores monozygotic twins' genetics, paternity testing with microsatellites, trisomy 21 detection, and pre-implantation diagnostics.

DNA Structure and Transcription

Explores DNA structure, replication, transcription, mRNA translation, and gene expression regulation.

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