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BIO-221: Cell and developmental biology for engineers

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Students will learn essentials of cell and developmental biology with an engineering mind set, with an emphasis on animal systems and quantitative approaches.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/cell-and-developmental-biology-for-engineers-BIO-221

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Summary

Students will learn essentials of cell and developmental biology with an engineering mind set, with an emphasis on animal systems and quantitative approaches.

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/cell-and-developmental-biology-for-engineers-BIO-221

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/BIO-221

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Lectures in this course (32)

Super Resolution Microscopy: Techniques and Applications

Explores the history and advancements in microscopy techniques, including super resolution imaging with conventional microscopes.

Fine-grained Patterning: Lateral Inhibition

Explores the development of the vulva in C. elegans and the intricate signaling pathways involved in inducing and inhibiting gene expression.

Fertilization: Key Points

Covers the process of fertilization, including encounter, specificity, uniqueness, fusion, activation, and the post-fertilization calcium wave.

Microtubules: Structure, Function, and Regulation

Explores the structure, function, and regulation of microtubules, including forces involved in dynamics and pronuclear migration.

Early Embryo Patterning: Morphogens and Genetic Screens

Explores early embryo patterning through morphogens and genetic screens, emphasizing the role of key genes like Bicoid and Nanos.

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