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376-1346-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Study of Epigenetic Mechanisms in Mental Health

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Isabelle Mansuy
Number of participants limited to 10. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. This course is not open for mobility students.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:10

Abstract

This block course is focused on the study of the epigenetic mechanisms that regulate complex brain functions and behavior. It provides an overview of molecular methods used in experimental mice or in human samples to investigate epigenetic processes that control genome activity and gene expression, and are associated with cognitive functions and behavioral responses.

Objective

The purpose is to learn the principles of major methods in epigenetics that allow examine genome activity at the level of DNA, RNA or protein, in the context of complex brain functions.

Content

4 independent projects for 3 students each covering various aspects of epigenetic mechanisms. It will focus on state-of-the-art techniques to measure or manipulate gene expression and gene activity in the adult brain or in cell culture, and analyse the effects in vitro or in vivo using omics analyses, molecular and biochemical tools and behavioral testing.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Provided at the beginning of the practical.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course.Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in written the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC [email protected]) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Study of Epigenetic Mechanisms in Mental Health
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 2nd quarter of the spring semester (17.03.-07.04.2022)
  • Tue 13:00-17:00 (Y55 H 12)
  • Wed 08:00-17:00 (Y55 H 12)
  • Thu 08:00-17:00 (Y55 H 12)
  • Fri 08:00-17:00 (Y55 H 12)
100 h semesterly

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