Behavioural (Neuro)epigenetics

3 credits · Graduate

In this seminar course we discuss primary scientific literature on significant advances in (epi)genetic, cellular and behavioural approaches in molecular and systems neuroscience to examine social, emotional and cognitive abilities and further understand the roles of molecular and cellular pathways and environmental factors that underlie the neuropathology of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's), learning and attention disabilities (e.g., Autism, ADHD), addiction (e.g., alcoholism, drug abuse) and major psychosis (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression). The role of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms as well as methods used to study gene-environment interactions are examined. FORMATS: Lecture | Seminar