MCDB-4615 (3) Biology of Stem Cells

Stem cells have received considerable notice in both the scientific and social arena. The course will examine 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. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 3135 or MCDB 3145 or instructor consent required. Same as MCDB 5615.