Molecular Biology Courses and Certifications

What is the genome made of?

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Genomes are composed of DNA, and a knowledge of the structure of DNA is essential to understand how it can function as hereditary material. DNA is remarkable, breathtakingly simple in its structure...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code

7 ratings at edX

DNA carries the defining data for life in a simple genetic code that comes with its own “back-up” system. Explore DNA structure with us!

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Proteins: Biology's Workforce

1 review

Learn how the protein you eat keeps you alive and healthy by powering key functions from metabolism to DNA replication.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP® Biology - Part 2: Genetics

The second course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Biology exam, focusing on genetics and DNA.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mini Medical School: Introduction to Medical Science

Discover the science underpinning modern medical practice today and how to maintain and promote good physical and mental health.

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

Ambry Genetics

Illumina Sequencing Overview - Library Prep to Data Analysis

2 reviews

Comprehensive overview of Illumina sequencing workflow, covering library preparation, cluster generation, and sequencing by synthesis. Explores different chemistry versions and instrument developments for next-generation sequencing.

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

TED

A Secret Weapon Against Zika and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases

1 review

Explore Zika's origins, spread, and a controversial solution to prevent mosquito-borne diseases through molecular biology insights in this thought-provoking talk by Nina Fedoroff.

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

The Laws of Sensitivity for Small Nonequilibrium Systems

Explore laws constraining sensitivity in small, nonequilibrium systems. Uncover mechanisms behind biochemical switches, sensors, and molecular discrimination, with implications for gene regulation models.

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

Computational Tools for Biology: Sandboxes to Think and Play With

Explore computational tools for biology, focusing on Gelbox - a simulation for teaching gel electrophoresis. Learn about DNA nanotechnology, science communication, and the power of interactive simulations in research and education.

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

Zoobiquity - What Dolphin Diabetes Can Teach Us About Human Health

Explore how animal diseases can inform human health, bridging veterinary and medical sciences for innovative approaches to physical and behavioral well-being across species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Plants See, Feel, and Smell - The Perceptual Apparatus of the Plant

Explore the fascinating sensory world of plants, from their perception of light and touch to their responses to gravity and chemicals in the environment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Entangled Adaptive Landscapes Facilitate Exaptation in Gene Regulation

Explore the evolution of gene regulation through exaptation, focusing on transcription factor binding sites and their adaptive landscapes in E. coli, revealing insights into evolutionary innovations.

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

Connecting Molecular Details to Macroscopic Behaviors with Thermodynamics and Information Theory

Explore how molecular details connect to macroscopic behaviors using thermodynamics and information theory, focusing on E. coli chemotaxis and the energetic costs of biological information processing.

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

RNA Macrostates and Landscapes

Explore RNA macrostates, scaling of base-pair probabilities, and optimization for protein over-expression. Gain insights into advanced RNA folding concepts beyond minimum free energy structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Functional Genomics

Explore genomics, epigenetics, and DNA sequencing methods. Learn about genome editing, transcriptomics, and comparative genomics. Gain hands-on experience through tutorials and laboratory sessions.

• YouTube
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video