Biotechnology

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49

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About this course

Explore how our modern understanding of DNA is being used to improve human health, from developing drugs for previously intractable diseases to potentially correcting devastating genetic defects. This course examines both the groundbreaking science and the complex ethical questions surrounding its proper application. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze the promise of new biotechnologies and weigh their societal impact and ethical considerations.

What you'll learn

understand the role of DNA in biotechnology
analyze the impact of biotechnologies on human health
evaluate ethical considerations surrounding biotechnological advancements

Skills you'll gain

healthcare biotechnology societal impact dna genetic engineering health technology drug development biomedical ethics gene therapy health innovation

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