MCDB-5425 (3) Cellular Stress Responses: Molecular Mechanisms, Physiology, and Human Diseases

In this critical thinking course, students will apply their knowledge of basic biology to exploring several of the most exciting topics in biomedicine including protein folding and stress responses, nutrient sensing and balance, and signal transduction across membranes. Emphasis will be placed upon human physiology and associated human diseases including Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Fulfills MCDB scientific reasoning requirement. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 3135 and MCDB 3145 (minimum grade C-) or instructor consent required. MCDB 4425 and 5425 are the same course. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.