Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

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Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life, A genome contains all of the information that a cell needs to develop, function, and reproduce itself, and all the information needed for those cells to come together to form a person, plant, or animal. Genomes contain an organism’s complete set of genes, and also the even tinier genetic structures that help regulate when and how those genes are used. The ability to regrow a torn ligament, the clues that might predict the onset of mental illness, the nutritional potential of crops, and even the history of life itself, are all encoded in genomes. By taking this course, you will discover how scientists are deciphering the language of genomes to learn how to develop sustainable food and fuel supplies, improve disease treatment and prevention, and protect our environment. Professor Robinson is the main instructor for this course. In addition, each module features several guest instructors. These guest instructors come from diverse fields of study—biology, physics, computer science, and many others—and pursue diverse research goals, yet they share a common interest in genomic approaches and technologies.

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Genomics Decoding the Unviersal Language of Life

A Message from the Professor
003 01_welcome-to-genomics-decoding-the-universal-language-of-life-course-overview.mp4

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006 02_what-is-genomics.mp4

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007 03_syllabus_instructions.html

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008 04_about-the-discussion-forums_instructions.html

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009 05_orientation-quiz_quiz.html

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010 01_updating-your-profile_instructions.html

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012 02_social-media_instructions.html

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015 01_module-1-overview.mp4

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021 02_two-flavors-of-research-exploration-and-application.mp4

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024 03_what-is-genomics-good-for.mp4

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025 04_all-roads-lead-through-genomics_quiz.html

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028 01_reverse-engineering-the-machinery-of-life.mp4

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031 02_basic-components-of-life.mp4

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034 03_what-is-life.mp4

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037 04_why-does-life-exist.mp4

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040 05_how-do-we-recognize-life.mp4

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041 06_life-here-and-there-now-and-then_quiz.html

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044 01_analyzing-living-cells.mp4

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049 02_week-1-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

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056 01_module-2-overview.mp4

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065 02_what-is-a-genome.mp4

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068 03_the-grammar-of-genomes.mp4

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069 04_genome-nuts-and-bolts_quiz.html

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072 01_how-do-we-read-genomes.mp4

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075 02_genomics-and-computing-p2p.mp4

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076 03_genome-sequencing_quiz.html

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079 01_high-performance-biological-computing.mp4

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085 02_challenges-in-supercomputing-optional.mp4

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088 01_module-2-conclusion.mp4

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090 02_week-2-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

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094 01_module-3-overview.mp4

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103 02_what-do-proteins-do-and-how.mp4

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106 03_how-do-proteins-evolve.mp4

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109 04_horizontal-gene-transfer-caring-about-dna-sharing.mp4

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110 05_the-central-dogma_quiz.html

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113 01_why-do-we-study-microbes.mp4

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116 02_antibiotics-and-the-microbial-arms-race.mp4

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117 03_microbes-and-drug-resistance_quiz.html

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120 01_the-revolution-of-protein-science.mp4

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123 02_the-protein-science-facility-at-the-cbc.mp4

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126 03_complexity-from-simplicity.mp4

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129 01_pathways-to-understanding-the-mind.mp4

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132 02_mapping-the-genomic-landscape.mp4

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133 03_gene-interactions_quiz.html

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136 01_module-3-conclusion.mp4

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138 02_week-3-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

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143 01_module-4-overview.mp4

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152 02_biomaterials-human-health.mp4

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153 03_guiding-tissue-growth_quiz.html

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156 01_why-study-development-in-mammals.mp4

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159 02_studying-limb-development-four-thumbs-up.mp4

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162 03_the-who-where-and-when-of-genes-in-development.mp4

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163 04_endless-forms_quiz.html

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166 01_adaptation-evolution.mp4

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169 02_what-is-a-genetically-modified-organism.mp4

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172 03_ozone-and-plant-health.mp4

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175 04_preparing-crops-for-climate-change.mp4

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176 05_adapting-to-change_quiz.html

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179 01_fear-of-gmos.mp4

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180 02_concerns-about-gmos_quiz.html

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183 01_module-4-conclusion.mp4

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185 02_week-4-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

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189 01_module-5-overview.mp4

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198 02_health-this-time-its-personal.mp4

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201 03_the-proper-study-of-humankind.mp4

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204 04_predicting-problems-in-pregnancy.mp4

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205 05_marks-of-experience_quiz.html

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208 01_reading-the-blueprint-of-life.mp4

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211 02_the-hierarchy-of-genes.mp4

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214 03_gene-regulation-social-behavior.mp4

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217 04_mapping-the-punctuation-of-the-genome.mp4

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218 05_parsing-gene-regulation_quiz.html

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221 01_dna-services-facility.mp4

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227 02_behavioral-syndromes.mp4

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230 03_lamarck-in-the-21st-century.mp4

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233 04_genes-brains-and-social-behavior.mp4

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234 05_animal-personalities_quiz.html

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237 01_module-5-conclusion.mp4

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239 02_week-5-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

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243 01_module-6-overview.mp4

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252 02_ecosystems-of-the-human-body.mp4

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253 03_microscopic-worlds_quiz.html

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256 01_what-are-we-eating-tomorrow.mp4

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259 02_the-second-green-revolution.mp4

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260 03_rethinking-photosynthesis_quiz.html

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263 01_supporting-genomic-research.mp4

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269 02_dreams-of-a-better-world.mp4

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270 03_science-and-society_quiz.html

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273 01_module-6-conclusion.mp4

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275 02_week-6-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

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276 01_week-6-honors-assignment_peer_assignment_instructions.html

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Genomics Decoding the Unviersal Language of Life

A Message from the Professor

003 01_welcome-to-genomics-decoding-the-universal-language-of-life-course-overview.mp4

006 02_what-is-genomics.mp4

007 03_syllabus_instructions.html

008 04_about-the-discussion-forums_instructions.html

009 05_orientation-quiz_quiz.html

010 01_updating-your-profile_instructions.html

012 02_social-media_instructions.html

015 01_module-1-overview.mp4

021 02_two-flavors-of-research-exploration-and-application.mp4

024 03_what-is-genomics-good-for.mp4

025 04_all-roads-lead-through-genomics_quiz.html

028 01_reverse-engineering-the-machinery-of-life.mp4

031 02_basic-components-of-life.mp4

034 03_what-is-life.mp4

037 04_why-does-life-exist.mp4

040 05_how-do-we-recognize-life.mp4

041 06_life-here-and-there-now-and-then_quiz.html

044 01_analyzing-living-cells.mp4

049 02_week-1-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

056 01_module-2-overview.mp4

065 02_what-is-a-genome.mp4

068 03_the-grammar-of-genomes.mp4

069 04_genome-nuts-and-bolts_quiz.html

072 01_how-do-we-read-genomes.mp4

075 02_genomics-and-computing-p2p.mp4

076 03_genome-sequencing_quiz.html

079 01_high-performance-biological-computing.mp4

085 02_challenges-in-supercomputing-optional.mp4

088 01_module-2-conclusion.mp4

090 02_week-2-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

094 01_module-3-overview.mp4

103 02_what-do-proteins-do-and-how.mp4

106 03_how-do-proteins-evolve.mp4

109 04_horizontal-gene-transfer-caring-about-dna-sharing.mp4

110 05_the-central-dogma_quiz.html

113 01_why-do-we-study-microbes.mp4

116 02_antibiotics-and-the-microbial-arms-race.mp4

117 03_microbes-and-drug-resistance_quiz.html

120 01_the-revolution-of-protein-science.mp4

123 02_the-protein-science-facility-at-the-cbc.mp4

126 03_complexity-from-simplicity.mp4

129 01_pathways-to-understanding-the-mind.mp4

132 02_mapping-the-genomic-landscape.mp4

133 03_gene-interactions_quiz.html

136 01_module-3-conclusion.mp4

138 02_week-3-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

143 01_module-4-overview.mp4

152 02_biomaterials-human-health.mp4

153 03_guiding-tissue-growth_quiz.html

156 01_why-study-development-in-mammals.mp4

159 02_studying-limb-development-four-thumbs-up.mp4

162 03_the-who-where-and-when-of-genes-in-development.mp4

163 04_endless-forms_quiz.html

166 01_adaptation-evolution.mp4

169 02_what-is-a-genetically-modified-organism.mp4

172 03_ozone-and-plant-health.mp4

175 04_preparing-crops-for-climate-change.mp4

176 05_adapting-to-change_quiz.html

179 01_fear-of-gmos.mp4

180 02_concerns-about-gmos_quiz.html

183 01_module-4-conclusion.mp4

185 02_week-4-graded-discussion-activity_peer_assignment_instructions.html

189 01_module-5-overview.mp4

198 02_health-this-time-its-personal.mp4

201 03_the-proper-study-of-humankind.mp4

204 04_predicting-problems-in-pregnancy.mp4

205 05_marks-of-experience_quiz.html

208 01_reading-the-blueprint-of-life.mp4

211 02_the-hierarchy-of-genes.mp4

214 03_gene-regulation-social-behavior.mp4

217 04_mapping-the-punctuation-of-the-genome.mp4

218 05_parsing-gene-regulation_quiz.html

221 01_dna-services-facility.mp4

227 02_behavioral-syndromes.mp4

230 03_lamarck-in-the-21st-century.mp4