7.03x Genetics (MIT RES.7-006)
by Michael Hemann, Peter Reddien, Mary Ellen Wiltrout et al. · MIT OpenCourseWare
Structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes; variation through recombination, mutation and selection; population genetics; and genetic methods for probing protein function, gene regulation and inherited disease. Self-paced version of the on-campus genetics subject, with problem sets and solutions.
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learn.genetics.utah.edu
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ensembl.org
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khanacademy.org/science/biology
Khan Academy Biology offers free, expert-led video lessons, practice questions, and quizzes to support introductory biology learning. It covers core topics from cell biology and genetics to evolution, ecology, and physiology.