Genetics and Molecular Biology for Medical Students

This course is basically designed for medical students; however, it is also an invaluable resource for students of other health related disciplines like biotechnology, pharmacy, nursing, biophysics, bio-engineering, bioinformatics and dentistry. In addition to the well-illustrated video lectures, the core concepts are reinforced with quick review sheets and end of lecture quizzes. In addition to detailed explanation of the structure and functions of nucleotides and nucleic acids, Dr Fatahiya Kashif explains how the linear DNA in a human cell is packaged in a highly organized and compact manner within the 23 pairs of chromosomes without being entangled.

There is special segments on prokaryotes as our model organisms and stages of the eukaryotic cell cycle. Keeping in view, the volatile nature of this subject, and the fact, that medical students are already confronted with an overwhelming volume of medical terminology; the most challenging concepts are presented in a simple and palatable format using animations and mnemonics. Furthermore, each section emphasizes the medical relevance of biochemistry with clinical and research applications.

The course is continuously being updated with additional lectures and resources.