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This learning path guides high school biology students through the hierarchical organization of DNA, starting from basic chemistry and nucleotide structure, progressing to the double helix, and culminating in higher-order structures like supercoiling. It emphasizes the physical principles and enzymes that govern DNA architecture.
This learning path builds a bridge from basic organic chemistry to the molecular logic of nucleic acids and proteins. It covers functional groups, stereochemistry, and the specific linkages (phosphodiester and peptide bonds) and weak interactions (hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic effects) that determine structure and function.
This learning path introduces the central dogma of molecular biology, explaining how genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein. It covers the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and proteins, as well as the processes of replication, transcription, and translation, and concludes with an overview of gene expression and its regulation. Designed for beginners, it builds a solid foundation for further studies in molecular biology.
This learning path equips aspiring researchers with essential skills for independent research in cell biology, covering scientific reasoning, literature review, experimental design, data rigor, reproducibility, scientific communication, and ethics. It builds on a solid cell biology background to prepare learners for rigorous, reproducible, and ethical research.
This learning path explores the complex cellular interactions between commensal bacteria and host cells, focusing on host receptors, immune modulation, and dysbiosis. It builds from foundational microbiology and immunology to advanced concepts in microbial ecology and host-microbe symbiosis.
This advanced graduate-level learning path equips quantitative biology students with the skills to construct, analyze, and validate mathematical models of dynamic cellular processes. It bridges cell biology and mathematical modeling, covering deterministic ODEs, stochastic effects, feedback control, and parameter estimation. The path culminates in a capstone project integrating these concepts to model a real cellular signaling pathway.
This learning path guides graduate students in developmental and cancer biology from fundamental cell culture techniques to advanced organoid modeling. It emphasizes self-organization, stem cell-derived organoids, the role of the extracellular matrix, and applications in disease modeling, providing a comprehensive understanding of how organoids recapitulate development and pathology.
This advanced graduate-level path explores the use of light-sensitive proteins—channelrhodopsins, halorhodopsins, and other opsins—to control cellular activity with precision. Beginning with foundational concepts in membrane potential and ion channels, it progresses through the molecular mechanisms of microbial opsins, their application in neurons, and the practical design of optogenetic experiments. The path emphasizes understanding the biophysics, molecular engineering, and experimental considerations essential for using these tools in neuroscience research.
This learning path guides bioengineering students through the foundational concepts and design principles of synthetic gene circuits. It covers essential molecular biology prerequisites, core circuit components such as logic gates and oscillators, and advanced topics like feedback control and quorum sensing. The path emphasizes the integration of engineering principles with biological systems to achieve predictable circuit behavior.
This learning path equips lab technicians and managers with the knowledge and skills to establish and maintain a reliable cell repository. It covers fundamental cell culture techniques, contamination prevention, mycoplasma detection, cell line authentication via STR profiling, and best practices for repository management.