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    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    575 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    496 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Precision Medicine, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Health Disparities, Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Health Policy, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular genetics courses

  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines: Rice University
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
  • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University

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