Genetic and Epigenetic Engineering

This course will cover the fundamental principles of genetic and epigenetic engineering, starting from the key biological discoveries to the current technological applications. We will be dissecting classic literature, formulating our own scientific questions, and designing experiments or calculations to test our answers. Topics include: gene editing using transposases, integrases and nucleases, gene regulation with a focus on transcriptional control, chromatin-mediated epigenetic regulation, and epigenetic editing.