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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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GEN 4600 - Epigenetics

3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Covers molecular mechanisms governing epigenetic phenomena in animals and plants with a focus on discovery and current research on the role of chromatin, DNA methylation, and regulatory RNA in regulating gene expression. Specific topics include chromatin structure and remodeling, DNA methylation, histone modifications, small RNAs, genomic imprinting, X-inactivation, stem cells, epigenetic and disease, and epigenetics-based therapeutics. Preq: GEN 3000  or GEN 3020 .

This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Catalog for the 6000-level description and requirements.



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