Introduction to Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
Molecular biology is the study of living things at the level of the molecules which control them and make them up. While traditional biology concentrated on studying the whole living organisms and how they interact within populations. Molecular biology strives within populations by examining the components that make them complex living organisms. Molecular biology is the specialised branch of biochemistry, the study of the chemistry of molecules which are specifically connected to living processes. The molecular biology basically focuses on study of the nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and the proteins which are constructed using the genetic instructions encoded in those molecules.
Human genetics is the study of the human genome and how genes are transmitted through generations. The human genome consists of 23 pairs of chromosomes (22 pairs of homologous chromosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes) each containing genes that code for proteins within the cell. On all homologous pairs, there are two forms of the same gene that are known as alleles, which are passed on from parent to offspring. Human genetics provides a framework for understanding the biology of the human species and is a rapidly growing field of aging research. The genetic analysis of human aging is aimed at identifying genetic variants that reflect the biological age of individuals and predict long term morbidity and other mortality and ultimately revealing the genetic determinants of aging humans.
Few lines about M.Sc Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
The M.Sc Molecular Biology and Human Genetics is a 2-years postgraduate course that is divided into 4-semesters. The course aims to underlie the theories of the fascinating science of genetics. It will provide practical experience of the major analytical techniques used in genetics and molecular biology, including gene cloning and expression, DNA sequence and bioinformatics. The course also enables the students to develop skills in scientific and crucial thinking and to study independently. It also enables the students to acquire technical skills in the workplace and integrate the knowledge gained from the theoretical aspects of the course into professional work experience.
Eligibility
The B.Sc students who have scored 50% aggregate and have studied any of the following optional subjects such as chemistry, botany, applied botany, zoology, applied zoology, environmental science, microbiology, biotechnology, genetics, applied genetics and sericulture from recognised university are eligible to apply for M.Sc Molecular Biology and Human Genetics.
