Epigenetics is a science that studies the modification of gene expression and its effects on the human body. This course includes the history of epigenetics and its development over the years. Forms of epigenetic modifications and their effect on the expression of genes are discussed and the environmental factors that lead to it are analyzed. The impact on diseases as well as their prevention through a reversal of the epigenetic changes are taught.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites are BIO 104 General Biology II or BIO 307 Pathophysiology.