Genetic Diversity Courses and Certifications

Broad Institute

Integration of GWAS and Functional Data - MPG Primer 2024

Explore techniques for integrating genome-wide association studies with functional data, enhancing understanding of complex trait genetics and disease mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Broad Institute

gnomAD v4: Behind the Scenes

Explore the creation, processing, and quality control of gnomAD v4, a comprehensive genomic database, with insights into variant quality and intolerance analysis.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Broad Institute

MPG Primer: Introduction to Fine-Mapping - 2023

Explore fine-mapping techniques in genetics, covering basic principles, statistical methods, and applications in identifying causal variants for complex traits and diseases.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Broad Institute

Modeling Rare Variation and Calculating Genetic Constraint - MPG Primer 2023

Explore genetic constraint calculation and rare variation modeling techniques for understanding human population genetics and disease mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Broad Institute

Mendelian Randomization: Two Decades or 150 Years of Evolution - Lecture

Explore Mendelian randomization's evolution, from its genetic roots to modern applications in epidemiology. Gain insights into its capabilities, limitations, and potential future developments in phenotypic causation research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Broad Institute

Leveraging Large Biobanks to Study Genetics of Human Traits and Diseases (2025)

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Discover how to leverage large biobanks for genetic studies of human traits and diseases with Wei Zhou from Broad Institute, MGH, and Harvard Medical School in this informative primer session.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Species, Speciation and Biodiversity - Part II

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Explore the importance of biodiversity in ecosystems, its various levels, and measurement methods in this informative lecture.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Evolutionary Causes of Quantitative Genetic Variation

Explore the genetic architecture of quantitative traits, examining how mutation, selection, and drift shape heritable variation. Gain insights into missing heritability and interpret genome-wide association studies findings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hidden Differences: Subjective Experience and the Disunity of Human Cognition

Explore the fascinating realm of hidden cognitive differences, subjective experiences, and their impact on human behavior through groundbreaking research in cognitive variation and perception.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Labroots

Personalized Medicine - The Role of Pharmacogenomics in Optimizing Drug Efficacy and Safety

Discover how genetic variations affect drug metabolism and response to enhance treatment efficacy, reduce adverse reactions, and lower healthcare costs through pharmacogenomics applications.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Features of Mutations - Random Mutations and Their Weak Impact on Evolution - Part 2

Explore how random mutations contribute weakly to evolutionary processes and understand their limited impact on species development.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Evolutionary Mechanics - Classifying Variation Types (Genetic, Environmental, GxE) - Lecture 11

Explore genetic, environmental, and gene-environment interaction variations in evolutionary mechanics through detailed classification methods.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

M3Lec15 - Evolutionary Variation Sources: Recombination, HGT, Mutation, and Chromosome Number Complexity

Explore evolutionary variation sources including recombination, horizontal gene transfer, mutation, and chromosome number complexity in biological systems.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

An Introduction to Evolutionary Biology - Session 3

Explore evolutionary biology fundamentals with Prof. Sutirth Dey from IISER Pune in this live interactive session covering key concepts and principles.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Benefits of Sex - Variation Generation, Mutation Purging, and Accelerated Adaptation

Explore how sexual reproduction generates genetic variation, eliminates harmful mutations, and accelerates evolutionary adaptation in organisms.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video