This course explores the intricate mechanisms behind gene silencing, a crucial aspect of molecular biology. You'll learn about the roles of DNA and RNA in gene expression and how gene silencing can influence disease control by temporarily inactivating specific genes. The course covers both transcriptional and post-transcriptional gene silencing, including various techniques used in these processes.
What you'll learn
Understand the basic structure and function of DNA and RNA
Explain the process of gene expression
Describe mechanisms of gene silencing
Differentiate between transcriptional and post-transcriptional gene silencing methods
Identify applications of gene silencing in disease control
Course objectives
To provide knowledge on the mechanisms of gene silencing
To explain the importance of gene expression in cellular functions