CEBI 0912 - Stem Cells, Cloning, Regenerative Medicine: Changing the Face of Biology

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Brown University

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This lecture/laboratory course will introduce students to basic stem cell theory and laboratory techniques. Topics covered in lecture will include embryonic and adult stem cells, cloning techniques (both reproductive and therapeutic), as well as an overview of model systems used to study stem cells in plants and invertebrates. The stem cell's place in the future of regenerative medicine will be addressed. The concluding lecture will examine the possible role of the stem cell in the evolution of multicellularity, and "Stem Cells: Ethical Concerns".

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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