ANTH 263. Beyond the Genome (4 units)
Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/ANTH.html#anth263
Description
This graduate seminar discusses recent publications on topics related to human evolution and health in modern and ancient populations, using data beyond traditional genetics, including the microbiome, various levels of epigenetic regulation (DNA and histone modifications, micro and noncoding RNAs), telomeres, hormonal influences on the genome (e.g., cortisol, oxytocin), and gender-biased selection in reproductive success under stressful environments. Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Prerequisite courses
ANTH 263 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have ANTH 263 as a prerequisite.