Genetic Diversity Courses and Certifications

The Origin and Maintenance of Genetic Variation - Lecture 6

Explore genetic diversity's origins through mutations, selection, and recombination. Discover how population size impacts evolution and genetic variation maintenance in different scenarios.

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

Comparative Methods: Trees, Maps, and Traits in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

Explore genetic analysis methods connecting phylogeny to geography, tracing human migration and evolution. Learn about ancestral traits and their impact on fundamental biological concepts.

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

Genetic Prediction of Traits and Diseases Across Diverse Populations - Next in Evolution

Exploring genetic prediction of traits and diseases across diverse populations, focusing on innovative research in evolution, genetic adaptations, and cross-disciplinary approaches to understanding human genetics.

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

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

Meiosis

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Comprehensive explanation of meiosis, covering its stages, genetic recombination, and significance in creating genetic diversity. Includes detailed comparisons with mitosis and differences between male and female meiosis.

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

SciShow

That Time Our Ancestors Almost Went Extinct - The Near Extinction of Homo Erectus

Explores evidence suggesting Homo erectus population dropped to around 1,000 individuals nearly a million years ago, examining our ancestors' brush with extinction and its implications for human evolution.

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

SciShow

Where Scientists Keep the World's Most Endangered Animals

Explore how scientists maintain insurance populations of endangered species worldwide, aiming for future reintroduction to the wild. Learn about conservation efforts and biodiversity restoration.

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

The Royal Institution

How to Clone a Mammoth - The Science of De-Extinction - With Beth Shapiro

Explore the science of de-extinction, its feasibility, and ethical implications. Learn about ancient DNA, genetic diversity, and the potential revival of extinct species like mammoths.

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

Genome Modeling and Design Across All Domains of Life

Discover Evo 2, an open-source biological foundation model trained on 9.3 trillion DNA base pairs to predict genetic variation impacts and generate coherent genome-scale sequences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Genomics

Comprehensive exploration of genomics, covering DNA sequencing, genome assembly, gene editing, epigenomics, RNA-seq, chromatin organization, interaction networks, and genetic variation analysis.

• YouTube
• 18 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stated Clearly

Mutation Bias - Understanding Random Mutations in Evolution

Explore the nuanced reality of genetic mutations, challenging common misconceptions about randomness in evolution and examining how DNA structure and repair mechanisms influence mutation patterns.

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

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

World Science Festival

Life in Our Image – The Ethics of Altering the Human Genome

Explore the ethical implications of altering human DNA with leading scientists and bioethicists. Discuss synthetic biology, disease resistance, human evolution, and the moral challenges of genome editing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

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

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