- Docente: Marialuisa Melli
- Credits: 5
- SSD: BIO/11
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biological sciences (cod. 0091)
Learning outcomes
This course aims to the understanding of the molecular processes at the basis of a correct interpretation of all biological phenomena. The course is dealing in particular with the molecular biology of eukaryotic processes.
Course contents
Eukaryotic genes: structure/function, transcription, RNA polymerase. Chromatin, structure/function: Transcriptional regulation in eukaryots.
RNA processing, nuclear splicing, autocatalitic splicing, Ribozymes.
Eukaryotic transposable elements, retroposons. Mating type
Cell cycle, Tumoural growth and Oncogenes.
Genes of the immune system and immune response.
Readings/Bibliography
GENES VIII, Benjamin Lewin, Oxford Press
Il Gene, Benjamin Lewin, Zanichelli
The Cell. A Molecular approach, Geoffrey Cooper.
Watson et al., Molecular Biology of the Gene, Vth edition, CSHL Pres
Teaching methods
Lectures and discussion.
Assessment methods
Oral Examination.
Teaching tools
Lectures supported by transparences /slides/power point.
Office hours
See the website of Marialuisa Melli