Fundamentals of Genome Editing and Molecular Genetics

Genome editing is reshaping modern biotechnology, healthcare, and agriculture. This text-based course introduces you to the foundational principles of molecular genetics and the tools used to precisely analyze and modify DNA. You will build a clear theoretical understanding and develop the analytical skills required to solve competitive biology problems. Through structured written modules, you will move from fundamental cell concepts to current bioinformatic methods. What you'll learn: - Understand core molecular biology principles including DNA structure, transcription, and translation. - Explore the mechanisms of modern genome editing tools, including CRISPR-Cas systems and base editing. - Analyze nucleotide sequences using basic bioinformatics tools and sequence alignment techniques. - Solve practical genetics and molecular biology tasks step-by-step. - Practice target selection and guide RNA design in written analytical exercises. The course begins with essential terminology, basic definitions, and the central dogma of molecular biology before advancing to modern editing mechanisms and analytical problem-solving. This course is designed for beginners, high school or university students, and competition participants with no prior advanced genetics knowledge required. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of modern genome editing.