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CRISPR: Gene-editing Applications

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Overview

Understand the potential of CRISPR technology within the biofuel, agriculture, and healthcare sectors.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to understand CRISPR technology and its potential application in the biofuel, agriculture, and healthcare industries. The knowledge to identify market opportunities and consider the ethical implications of genetic modification. The industry insight and technological understanding to better communicate your company’s potential biotech initiative to business decision makers. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Basic principles of molecular biology
  • Module 2: CRISPR and genetic engineering
  • Module 3: Treating genetic diseases
  • Module 4: Promoting resistance to infectious diseases
  • Module 5: Combating cancer through research and treatment
  • Module 6: Optimizing and fighting microorganisms: The food, health, and energy industries
  • Module 7: Improving agriculture: Optimizing crops
  • Module 8: The ethics of using CRISPR

Taught by

Alain Viel

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