Spring 2027

Genetics and Physiology of Adult STEM Cells

A course on genetic and physiological models for studying adult tissue stem cells in living organisms, focusing on their role in tissue integrity and regulation.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Daniela Barbosa

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • List key terms used in stem cell biology to explain how stem cells function.

  • Describe fundamental concepts and processes in stem cell biology, including lineage tracing.

  • Clarify the process of asking and pursuing scientific questions.

  • Explain and interpret genetic approaches to the study of stem cells in vivo.

  • Analyze and evaluate research findings presented in research literature.

  • Critically analyze research literature by interpreting major findings, evaluating how experiments advance disciplinary knowledge, and articulating limitations or future research questions.

  • Apply concepts, experimental approaches, and logical thinking to new questions.

  • Apply advanced conceptual and analytical skills to integrate experimental evidence, explain its significance within the broader field, and propose logical extensions such as new research questions or critiques of major conclusions.

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GENETICS 466, 468,BIOCORE 383, or graduate/professional standing

GENETICS 652

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Spring 2027

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 300

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Student experience

the class

Exposure to cutting-edge genetic models for the study of adult tissue stem cells in living organisms. Understand the critical roles adult tissue stem cells play in maintaining tissue integrity and function and the ways in which these cells are regulated by genetic, metabolic, and physiological factors. Covers some of the major stem cell systems such as: germline stem cells, intestinal stem cells, epidermal and hair follicle stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells, and muscle stem cells in fruit flies and/or vertebrates. Focus on genetic approaches to investigating the external, physiological, and metabolic control stem cell function and behavior in the context of whole living organisms.

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Topics

  • Roles of adult tissue stem cells in maintaining tissue integrity and function
  • Regulation of stem cells by genetic, metabolic, and physiological factors
  • Major stem cell systems including germline, intestinal, epidermal, hematopoietic, and muscle stem cells
  • Genetic approaches to investigating stem cell function in whole living organisms

Skills

  • Using key terms in stem cell biology to explain function
  • Describing fundamental concepts and processes in stem cell biology
  • Explaining and interpreting genetic approaches to studying stem cells in vivo
  • Applying advanced conceptual and analytical skills to integrate experimental evidence

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GENETICS 652 · Spring 2027

Genetics and Physiology of Adult Stem Cells

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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