Genetics for Dummies
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
You are not alone if you're dazed by DNA and confused about CRISPR. Genetics knowledge has exploded since your last biology class. Scientists today understand in detail how the information in DNA is used to build an organism, allowing doctors to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases more accurately. This course will first explore the fundamentals of genetics and how genomic information is employed within our cells. We will then examine the role of genetic variants in diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer. Additional topics will include CRISPR, GMOs, gene therapy, immunotherapy, epigenetics, and genetic reprogramming to create stem cells. Course leader David Stillman is a retired University of Utah professor who has researched how genes are regulated for more than 40 years.
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Genetics for Dummies (OSHER 961)
Fall 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 09/23/2025
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/25 - 10/28/25 | T | 9:30 am -11:00 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: DAVID STILLMAN
Registration for Fall 2025 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-05-2025.Is money a barrier to you taking classes? Call our office and ask about scholarships or learn the details here. Want to donate to the scholarship fund? You can make this gift online.
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
