DNA

Explore the methods underpinning forensic science, from crime scene investigation to reporting evidential value within a case. The course addresses four major evidence types: drugs of abuse, DNA, firearms and impression evidence, and discusses these through the exploration of a case-based scenario presented across a six-week modular [...]

Conoce las disciplinas de la genética y la evolución desde una aproximación accesible y entretenida. ¿Es el ADN un microchip que nos guía por la vida? ¿Somos los seres humanos parte de la evolución?¿Por qué no hay dos personas iguales? Este curso ofrece una aproximación cercana y comprensible a [...]

Understand how genetics influence the development and spread of cancer, with this free, introductory online course. What is the one thing that all cancers have in common? They begin as mutant or rebel cells! In this course we will explore how changes in cancer genetics and epigenetics enables these [...]

Explore the science behind our genetics and health and empower those with genetics disorders to make more informed health choices. Gain insight into cutting-edge genetics testing technologies and research. This course offers a fascinating insight into how genetics can impact our health and the importance of understanding genetic diseases [...]

Improve your understanding of the complex biology behind social issues that affect each of us and society. We often read news stories based on biology that we don’t understand well enough to form an opinion about.

Learn to use ‘human skeletal analysis’ to uncover the story behind human remains. Explore three sites from around the world. Discover what’s written in the bones. A human skeleton is uncovered. Who was this person? What is their story? Through ‘human skeletal analysis’, we are able to read the [...]

This course is presented in a simple Arabic language. It is composed of nine weeks through which basic terms used in modern genetics are explained. Then, the definition of genetics and its applications in modern medicine are highlighted. Then, stages of human life cycle are noted so as to [...]

Get an introduction to science-based skills through simple, exciting, hands-on physics, chemistry and biology experiments. On this practical course you will start thinking like a scientist, by carrying out experiments at home.

Welcome to the class: we are very excited that you are interested in learning more about the foundations of life. In this openHPI course, we will give an introduction about components of human cells and their functions. We dive into the cell core to explore the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), [...]

Learn how police use science in criminal investigations and its role in the criminal justice system with this free online course.