Stem cells have received considerable notice in both the scientific and social arena. Examines the stem cell concept by a critical examination of the primary scientific literature. Topics will include pluripotency and plasticity, environment, technology, self-renewal, transdifferentiation, molecular signature, epigenetic programming and stem cell versus cancer cell. Fulfills MCDB scientific reasoning requirement. Same as MCDB 4615.
instructor(s)
Olwin, Brad
Primary Instructor
- Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Yi, Rui
Primary Instructor
- Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
