Neurobiology

This teaching module I is about some recent aspects of epigenetic and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. Notions about methodologies and molecular mechanisms will be provided. Recent examples will be discussed. Knowledge and understanding The student: - Knows the terminology of molecular biology correctly; - Knows the molecular bases of biological systems and processes; - Know the mechanisms and the different levels of control of gene expression, and their integration; -It knows the basic techniques for the study of nucleic acids Ability to apply knowledge and understanding The student: - knows how to correctly use molecular biology terminology; - will be able to orientate itself in the understanding and design of approaches to modulation of gene expression for therapeutic or biotechnological purposes; - is able to use the knowledge on techniques for the study of nucleic acids to design an experiment in research.