Theoretical Biology Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Optimising Dormancy vs. Virulence Decisions in Bacteriophage

Explore the optimization of dormancy versus virulence decisions in bacteriophages through evolutionary game theory, examining how these microscopic organisms balance survival strategies in different environments.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

生命現象の統一理論 - 対立と進化の視点から

Explore the unified theory of life phenomena through evolutionary perspectives and NECTE principles, examining complementary oppositions and self-nonself circulation theory in biological systems.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

The Age of Genetic Wonder

Explore the future of genetic editing, its potential to redesign species and humanity, and the ethical implications of this revolutionary technology in biology and medicine.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Computing, Life, and Intelligence

Delve into the connections between theoretical biology and computer science, exploring how digital life evolves through symbiogenesis rather than Darwinian evolution, with implications for understanding both biological evolution and artificial intelligen…

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Understanding Large-Scale Nuclear Architecture by Gautam Menon

Explore nuclear architecture through biophysical modeling, examining chromosome territories, gene density distribution, and active/inactive X chromosome localization. Gain insights into chromatin dynamics and nuclear organization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

How Do Cells of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Behave in a Medium Containing Repressing and Including Carbon Sources

Explore Saccharomyces cerevisiae's behavior in mixed carbon sources, focusing on GAL genetic switch evolution, paradoxes in adaptation, and implications for yeast metabolism and nutrient decision-making.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Logistics of Shaping a Vertebrate Embryo in Developmental Space and Time by Sreelaja Nair

Explore how cell size impacts embryonic development in zebrafish, revealing the crucial role of optimal cell dimensions in shaping vertebrate embryos through migration and membrane dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC)

Evolution of Biological Complexity: From Special Cases to General Insights - CCS22

Explore the evolution of biological complexity through special cases and general insights in this comprehensive keynote talk by Paulien Hogeweg.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fields Institute

Life Through the Keyhole of Mathematics

Explore how mathematics illuminates our understanding of life, offering unique perspectives on biological processes and evolutionary patterns.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Chromatin Microenvironments Affect Transcriptional Dynamics - Lecture 3

Explore how chromatin microenvironments influence transcriptional dynamics in cancer progression, offering insights into potential therapeutic approaches and disease understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Morphogenesis in Cancer

Explore morphogenesis in cancer with Ramray Bhat, examining fundamental principles and theoretical approaches to understanding cancer progression and potential treatment strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

A Systems Biology Approach to Unravel Cell Cycle Dynamics - Lecture 2

Explore systems biology approaches to unravel cell cycle dynamics, focusing on mathematical modeling and computational techniques to understand complex cellular processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Art of Modelling Mammalian Cell Cycle Regulation - Lecture 1

Explore mammalian cell cycle regulation modeling techniques, focusing on theoretical approaches to understand cancer progression and treatment. Gain insights into advanced mathematical and computational methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Systems-level Analysis of Phenotypic Switching in Melanoma - From Design Principles to Therapeutic Strategies

Explore systems-level analysis of phenotypic switching in melanoma, focusing on design principles and their implications for understanding cancer progression and developing targeted treatments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Inferring Cell-state Dynamics from High-resolution Lineage Tracking of Single Cells

Explore cell-state dynamics through high-resolution lineage tracking, uncovering insights into cancer progression and potential treatment approaches in this theoretical biology lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video