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Explore scientific content on genomics, oncovirology and precision medicine. Begin with two free lessons and continue to the complete course.

Free welcome lesson

A free introduction to the approach of the Center for Precision Medicine and Applied Genomics.

Lesson 1: Basic concepts in genetics

Test what you learned

1. What is the correct sequence of the central dogma of biology?
2. Which process creates an identical copy of DNA?
3. In the analogy of DNA as a language, what do codons represent?

Second free lesson: DNA structure and differences from RNA

Continue with this open lesson to reinforce the essential concepts before the complete course.

Lesson 2: DNA structure and differences from RNA

Test what you learned

1. What forms the outer handrail of the DNA ladder?
2. How many hydrogen bonds join a cytosine-guanine pair?
3. Which is NOT a difference between DNA and RNA?

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Available courses

Foundations of Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology

A foundational course for developing the language and key concepts of modern biomedicine.

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Introduction to Scientific Research

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From the research question to the manuscript: study design, methods, analysis and scientific communication.

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Advanced Virology

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Oncogenic viruses, molecular mechanisms of viral carcinogenesis and detection strategies in tissue and fluids.

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Downloadable material

Study guides

Complete guides by subject, with learning objectives, glossary, summary tables, clinical correlation, diagrams and self-assessment with answer key.

Cell and Molecular Biology Guide

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12 lessons with learning objectives, glossary, summary tables, clinical correlation, fill-in diagrams and self-assessment with answers. 51-page PDF in Spanish.

$30,000 COP

Genetics Guide

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11 chapters: inheritance, mutations, Mendel, X-linked traits, pedigrees, genetic testing, genomics, cancer and multifactorial disease. 46-page PDF in Spanish with self-assessment.

$30,000 COP

Microbiology Guide

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15 chapters on bacteria, fungi, viruses and oral microbiology. 64-page PDF in Spanish with 75 questions, answers, clinical clarifications and linked sources.

$30,000 COP

Immunology Guide

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15 chapters: innate and adaptive immunity, cells, antibodies, HLA, cytokines, complement, immunodeficiencies and oral immunology (periodontitis, periapical lesions and caries). 63-page PDF in Spanish with self-assessment and 8 clinical cases.

$30,000 COP

Embryology Guide

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Embryonic development, organogenesis and histology with clinical correlation.

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Question bank

Buy a 30-question multiple-choice exam in cell biology, genetics, microbiology, immunology or embryology. Every purchase generates new questions and downloads as a PDF with its answer key.

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