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Enrichment • Series

Intro to Epigenetics

Soleil W

Series Details

Sessions

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This series ended on April 28, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

Hi everyone! In this series, we'll review some Mendelian and Non-Mendelian genetics before moving onto studying epigenetic mechanisms - how our behaviors and environments can affect our gene expression. Some experience with basic biology be helpful, but definitely not required. This is an eight lesson course that should provide you with a strong foundation for intensive genetic and epigenetic research.

Tutor Qualifications

I've taught this course before with great reviews - due to all the positive feedback I'm offering it again! I've completed high school biology and completed Brown university's Intro to Genetics and Epigenetics course. I volunteer at a Mount Sinai endocrinology lab, and I've been tutoring with various organizations over the past three years.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Although perfect attendance is ideal, I understand things come up - try your best to contact me if you'll be missing a session!

Dates

February 28 - April 28

Learners

17 / 300

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

Junior in NYC

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Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions

Feb

Session 1

Biology

Tue Feb 28, 2023, 2:00 AM

Introduction + Orientation - we'll start with some review of Mendelian genetics.

Mar

Session 2

Biology

Tue Mar 7, 2023, 2:00 AM

Getting into some Non-Mendelian genetics!

Mar

Session 3

Biology

Tue Mar 14, 2023, 1:00 AM

Telomeres, twin studies, methylation and more - we'll be covering lots of ground in class #3!

Mar

Session 4

Office Hours

Sat Mar 18, 2023, 1:00 AM

Office hours! Come in with any questions, or just to chat about the class material. Totally optional, but I hope to see some of you there!

Mar

Session 5

Biology

Tue Mar 21, 2023, 1:00 AM

Diving deeper with methylation, plus some case studies on the fascinating roles of methyl groups on DNA.

Mar

Session 6

Biology

Tue Mar 28, 2023, 1:00 AM

We'll be talking about lyonization as well as the impact of nutrition and exercise on the epigenome. We'll also talk about histone modifications!

Apr

Session 7

Biology

Tue Apr 4, 2023, 1:00 AM

We'll be talking about another prominent modification - Acetylation!

Apr

Session 8

Biology

Tue Apr 18, 2023, 1:00 AM

By popular demand, we're talking about CRISPR technology today! Hopefully we'll have time to also talk a bit more about miRNA and talk about recent, relevant epigenetics research.

Apr

Session 9

Biology

Tue Apr 25, 2023, 1:00 AM

Our last class - putting everything together!

Apr

Session 10

Review

Fri Apr 28, 2023, 9:00 PM

MAKE-UP SESSION
Missed our last class on Monday? Come on Friday and we'll review everything we've talked about these past few months. If you've missed a lot of classes, I highly recommend showing up for this session. See you soon!

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