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BIO-450: Molecular endocrinology: health and environment

Summary

We will define homeostasis, principles of hormone regulation and the molecular mechanisms underlying hormone action and their pharmacologic exploitation. Human interactions with the environment, pertinent public health issues and their causes and preventative strategies will be analyzed.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/molecular-endocrinology-health-and-environment-BIO-450

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/molecular-endocrinology-health-and-environment-BIO-450

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/BIO-450

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Lectures in this course (8)

Energy Metabolism: Sex Differences

Delves into the evolution of energy storage and consumption, explaining the differences in fat distribution and metabolic processes between men and women.

Endocrine Disruptors: Parabens

Explores the impact of endocrine disruptors, focusing on parabens and their effects on hormone balance and reproductive health.

Sport Doping: Physiological Effects

Delves into the impact of doping agents on sports performance and the human body, emphasizing the risks and consequences involved.

The Silent Weight Culprit: How Stress Could be expanding Your Waistline

Delves into the relationship between stress and weight gain, revealing how Cortisol and comfort food consumption can silently expand one's waistline.

Male hormonal contraception

Explores the challenges and potential of male hormonal contraception development and its side effects.

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