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    Study molecular biology for understanding cellular processes. Learn about DNA, RNA, proteins, and genetic regulation.

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      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, Life Sciences, Vital Signs, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Environmental Issue, Biology, Estimation, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Data Collection, Laboratory Research, Infectious Diseases, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Cancer Metastasis

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Food and Beverage, Respiration, Environment, Environmental Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Introduction to Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Data Science, Computational Thinking, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Correlation Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Markov Model, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Algorithms

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      Moderna

      mRNAs as Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Biology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology

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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Marine Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Water Resources, Chemistry, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Biotech — From Science to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Commercialization, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Business Marketing, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Business Development, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Strategies, Product Development, Pharmaceuticals, Value Propositions, Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Requirements

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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Network Analysis, Big Data, Statistical Analysis

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatic Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biology, Technical Communication, Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Data Processing, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Databases, Text Mining, Taxonomy, Data Synthesis

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Biology, Life Sciences, General Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular molecular biology courses

    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Understanding Cancer Metastasis: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
    • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
    • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
    • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto

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