Advanced Genetics: DNA Repair and Genome Editing (BIO-0171)

Spring 2026 · BIO 0171 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Combined lecture and seminar. Current state-of-the-art knowledge of DNA repair pathways that the cell uses to maintain a stable genome and consequences of inappropriate repair for cell health and cancer initiation. Genome editing technologies that rely on DNA repair pathways, such as CRISPR-Cas9 and variants, and how they are employed in the lab and in the clinic. Emphasis on research techniques and analysis of journal articles. Prerequisites: BIO 105 or graduate standing.

Course codes: BIO-0171, BIO 0171, BIO0171, BIO-171, BIO 171, BIO171

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