Learning objectives
The course has the objective of teaching students insights into the following cell
biology topics:
-Cytological and molecular carachteristics of the mitotic and meiotic cell cycle;
-Cytological and molecular mechanisms that regulate cell differentiation during
preimplantation development;
-Totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent and unipotent stem cells; stem cell plasticity;
-Cell reprogramminig.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
During the course the following topics will be developed:
-Cytological and molecular carachteristics of the mitotic and meiotic cell cycle;
-Cytological and molecular mechanisms that regulate cell differentiation during
preimplantation development;
-Totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent and unipotent stem cells; stem cell plasticity;
-Cell reprogramminig.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Biologia dello Sviluppo. Giudice, Augusti-Tocco, Campanella. Edizioni PICCIN, Padova, 2010.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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