What is a gene? What is DNA? How do these make proteins? What goes wrong and causes disease in the human body?

This course, hosted by MRC Harwell, provides a comprehensive introduction into genetics, covering the genetic code and how this leads to protein formation, as well as how errors in DNA can lead to disease.

Date: Monday 28 April 2025

Time: 09:30 – 16:30

Cost: £250.00

After this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand the concept of DNA and how genetic traits are inherited from one generation to the next.
• Understand what genes are and how they code for different proteins.
• Understand the role of different proteins in making different cell types.
• Understand some of the processes by which genetic disease can occur.

This course is designed for Animal Technicians, Technical Staff, and those who are new to genetics.