Frontiers in Life Science

Education facts

Code: 1BG430

This introductory course provides an understanding of breakthroughs in molecular biology and discusses their social impacts. We start with the history of basic molecular biological principles and genetic engineering. In laboratory sessions, participants prepare DNA, purify bacteria and karyotype chromosomes. Topics presented are: Scientific hypotheses, DNA structure and function, Phage therapy, CRISPR editing, Xenotransplantation, Stem cell therapy, CAR-T cell cancer therapy, and a symposium on current topics chosen by the students.

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Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Frontiers in Life Science

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 33 %