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Following on from the advances made in diagnosing disorders using genetic testing, this course, Gene therapy, looks at the possibilities for genetic therapies. Two approaches to gene therapy are discussed: correcting genes involved in causing illness; and using genes to treat disorders. Before closing on a discussion of the issues around 'designer babies' somatic gene therapy and germline gene therapy are discussed.
This course includes
Hours of videos
3 hours, 3 minutes
Units & Quizzes
6
Unlimited Lifetime access
Access on mobile app
Certificate of Completion
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:- understand some of the types of disease that might be treatable by gene therapy
- understand the basic principals of genetic manipulation
- understand the differences between somatic and germline gene therapy and some of the problems involved in these potential treatments
- understand how genetics may be used in the design of drugs.
Course Currilcum
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- 1.1 Genetic medicine: dreams and realities 00:20:00
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- 2.0 Gene therapy 00:50:00
- 3.0 Somatic gene therapy 00:40:00
- 5.0 Designer babies? 00:45:00
