MCDB-2171 (2) Drug Discovery Through Hands-On Screens 2

Provides introductory research and laboratory experience. Students will work in teams to screen molecule libraries using fruit flies as a model system. Topics covered include the basic biology of the model system, genetics, approaches to screening for new therapeutics, statistical analysis of the data, compound verification and lead compound development. Requisites: Requires a corequisite course of MCDB 2150.