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    Study genetics to understand heredity and variation in living organisms. Learn about genes, genetic disorders, and biotechnology.

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Data Structures

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Biology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Advocacy, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      565 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Research, Research Design, Spatial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Processing, Data Collection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Biology

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Medical History Documentation, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Data Science, Environmental Science, Statistical Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Cardiology, Biochemistry, Research, Nutrition and Diet

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Text Mining, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Urology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nephrology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Maternal Health, Biology, Pathology

      5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Metadata Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Data Analysis, Other Programming Languages, Data Processing, Data Quality, Command-Line Interface

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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Autoimmunity, Allergy, and Transplants

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Respiration, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Simulations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular genetics courses

    • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction: Rice University
    • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
    • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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