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BIOL 544 Genetic Basis of Life Span (3 credits)

Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)

Overview

Biology (Sci) : The course will consider how gene action is determining the duration of life in various organisms focusing on the strengths and limitations of the genetic approach. The course will focus particularly on model organisms such as yeast, Caenorhabditis, Drosophila and mouse, as well as on the characterization of long-lived people.

Terms: Fall 2015

Instructors: Hekimi, Siegfried (Fall)

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