Faculty First Year Seminars 191ANML8 - Genetics and the Environment

Revisiting the classic Nature vs. Nurture debate, this course explores the interaction between genetics (nature) and environment(nurture) in shaping health and human outcomes. We will begin by reviewing fundamental principles of genetics and molecular biology, using real-world examples to illustrate how genetic variations directly influence health. Next, we will examine how environmental exposures interact with genes or influence gene expression. Finally, we will explore how an individual's genetic makeup can modify the effects of environmental factors on health and disease.

First-year (R1ST)