Survey in Biology: Stem & iPS Cells

(2 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

How a single egg-cell can give rise to a tridimensional complex system of tissues and organs in the organism. Fundaments of Embryology (from the oocyte until gastrulation/neurulation) and Stem Cell Biology (ES, iPS, CSC) will be introduced. Students will learn from recent research articles (including the original Takahashi & Yamanaka paper) as well as from recent textbooks on Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research. After learning about the several subjects, the students will present recent research in class and active discussion will be encouraged