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    Study genetics to understand heredity and variation in living organisms. Learn about genes, genetic disorders, and biotechnology.

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      University of California San Diego

      Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning

      4.1
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Medical Science and Research, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      632 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Biology, Molecular Biology, Program Development, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Contemporary Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environment, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Information Privacy, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Molecular Biology, Programming Principles, Program Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Sex from Molecules to Elephants

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Molecular Biology, Human Development, Taxonomy, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Human Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Experimentation, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
    • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
    • Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology: Imperial College London
    • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?: Universiteit Leiden
    • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
    • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
    • Sex from Molecules to Elephants: Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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