56233 - Genetics and Development

Academic Year 2014/2015

  • Docente: Elisabetta Caramelli
  • Credits: 1
  • SSD: BIO/17
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 8415)

Learning outcomes

 To possess good knowledges on the proliferation, differenziamento of the stem cells and of the genes regulating  development of the embryonic leaflets. To understand the biotechnological tools used for the study of the faced matters. To know how to recognize the elements of innovation and the ethical problems in the field of the regenerative medicine. The student will have acquired necessary information to undertake the studies of the following years

Course contents

Module 2

Historical information on studies about origin of the life. Preformist and epigenetic theories.

Fondamental mechanisms of morphogenesis.

Epigenetic development of human embryo. 

Regulation of process of segmantation and gastrulation.

Basic information on organogenesis

Eventi nell'organogenesi

Readings/Bibliography

Embriologia Umana Ed Idelson Gnocchi Various Authors

Teaching methods

frontal lessons

Assessment methods

written work

Teaching tools

computer and projector

Office hours

See the website of Elisabetta Caramelli