Genetic Variation Courses and Certifications

The Evolutionary Causes of Quantitative Genetic Variation

Explore the genetic architecture of quantitative traits, examining how mutation, selection, and drift shape heritable variation. Gain insights into missing heritability and interpret genome-wide association studies findings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Genetic Variation in the Gene Encoding ER-Stress Kinase PERK - Altered Stress Tolerance in Neurons and Glia

Explore genetic variations in PERK and their impact on neuronal and glial stress tolerance, potentially contributing to HIV-associated CNS changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

Neurodevelopmental Origin of Childhood Central Nervous System Tumors

Explore molecular subtypes and genetic variations in childhood brain tumors, focusing on their neurodevelopmental origins.

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

Broad Institute

Medical and Population Genetics Primer: All of Us Research Program - Part 2

Explore advanced concepts in medical and population genetics, focusing on complex trait analysis, human genetic variation, and cutting-edge sequencing methods.

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

Broad Institute

Advancing the Toolchain for Interpreting Human Genetic Variation Using Deep Learning and Single-Cell Genomics

Explore deep learning and single-cell genomics tools for interpreting human genetic variation with Oliver Stegle from EMBL and DKFZ.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Broad Institute

Medical and Population Genetics Primer: All of Us Research Program - Part 1

Explore the basics of medical and population genetics, covering human genetic variation, genotyping, and DNA sequencing methods in this informative primer series.

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

Manolis Kellis

Disease Mechanism and Genetic Analysis: From GWAS to Biological Insights - Lecture 18

Delve into disease mechanisms through genetic analysis, exploring GWAS studies, trait heritability, and the FTO obesity locus while mastering techniques for understanding complex biological pathways and genetic variations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

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This course provides the basic biology you need to understand all of these issues better, tries to clarify some misconceptions, and tries to prepare students for future, more advanced coursework in Biology (and especially evolutionary genetics).

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CSET Science Subtest II Life Sciences (217): Practice Test & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for CSET Science Subtest II Life Sciences exam, covering key biology concepts, exam format, and study strategies to help aspiring educators succeed.

• Study.com
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Neuroscience Reconstructed: Genetics and Development

Explore neurogenetics, brain development, and genomics. Learn about gene expression, embryonic development, and applications in neuroscience, including gene therapy and big data analysis.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Next Generation Sequencing

Understand new and established genomic sequencing technologies, and how to apply them in clinical practice.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Université Sorbonne Paris Cité

BIG - Introduction à la BioInformatique et à la médecine Génomique

Dans le contexte actuel du développement majeur de la médecine génomique, découvrez le cheminement du séquençage haut débit de l'ADN à visée médicale, de la production à l’interprétation des données

• France Université Numerique
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course