MIT OCW Archived Courses: Recent submissions
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7.344 Directed Evolution: Engineering Biocatalysts, Spring 2008
(2008-06)Directed evolution has been used to produce enzymes with many unique properties. The technique of directed evolution comprises two essential steps: mutagenesis of the gene encoding the enzyme to produce a library of variants, ... -
7.344 The Fountain of Life: From Dolly to Customized Embryonic Stem Cells, Fall 2007
(2007-12)During development, the genetic content of each cell remains, with a few exceptions, identical to that of the zygote. Most differentiated cells therefore retain all of the genetic information necessary to generate an entire ... -
7.344 RNA Interference: A New Tool for Genetic Analysis and Therapeutics, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and learn about ...