Genetic Variation Courses and Certifications

Mr. Scott

Science 9 - Biological Diversity

Explore genetic variation, Punnett squares, DNA, chromosomes, mutations, and biodiversity patterns to understand inheritance and biological diversity fundamentals.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modelling Genes

Explore genetic variation patterns through mathematical models, examining inheritance, natural selection, and population dynamics to interpret DNA data and understand evolutionary mechanisms.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Introduction to the Coalescent Theory - Lecture 2

Explore coalescent theory, population genetics, and evolutionary processes. Covers effective population size, migration, recombination, and linkage disequilibrium. Includes examples and simulations to illustrate key concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Ecological Opportunity and Adaptive Radiation of Fanged Frogs in Southeast Asia

Explore rapid speciation and evolution of fanged frogs in Southeast Asia, focusing on morphological diversity, ecological adaptations, and unique reproductive strategies.

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

GOTO Conferences

Deep Learning in Medicine - An Introduction and Applications to Next-Generation Sequencing and Disease Diagnostics

Exploring deep learning applications in medicine, focusing on genetic variation detection using neural networks and its potential impact on disease diagnostics and genomics.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

EvoEcoSeminars

Tracking Short-Term Evolution in a Pedigreed Wild Population

Explore short-term evolution in wild populations through pedigree analysis, examining genetic contributions, selection processes, and life-cycle stages to uncover evolutionary dynamics in nature.

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

Broad Institute

MPG Primer: Sequencing and Analysis of Long-Read Whole Genome Data - 2024

Explore long-read whole genome sequencing and analysis techniques, focusing on advanced methods for medical and population genetics research.

• YouTube
• 49 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

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

Genomics2Proteins Portal - Linking Genetic Screening to Protein Structure and Function

Explore the Genomics2Proteins portal to visualize genetic variations, protein features, and functional data on protein structures for genomic research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 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

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

Computational Genomics Summer Institute CGSI

Genotype Representation Graph: Enabling Efficient Analysis of Biobank-Scale Data

Dive into efficient analysis of biobank-scale data using Genotype Representation Graphs. Explore innovative methods for estimating coalescence times and inferring whole-genome histories in large population datasets.

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

Broad Institute

Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS): A Refreshed Perspective - 2024

Dive into the latest perspectives on Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) in this comprehensive primer, exploring advanced techniques and applications in medical and population genetics.

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