Can you imagine a world with no diseases and an extended lifespan for hundreds or even thousands of years? Is cloning even possible? If you are fascinated with genetics and the various organisms and techniques used in biological development, this course is for you! Beginning with the basic definition of an organism, explore how organisms evolve and the methods used to study genetic events such as mutation, DNA structure and function. Go on to learn how you can manipulate genomes indirectly by guiding breeding and deciding offspring with particular characteristics. This course will introduce you to genetic engineering, which is altering the genetic structure of an organism. You will analyse why scientists and medical scholars found it necessary to modify diverse organisms’ DNA and how this breakthrough is beneficial to modern society. 

Taking a deep dive into the science behind the process, the course will explore different types of basic cell communication with particular reference to cell-cell communication. You will learn what kind of organisms mainly use this type of communication, as well as the importance of this cell-cell contact. You will examine a variety of genetically modified plants and rodents and gain insight into their comparative functionality. You will gain understanding of the pros and cons, if any, and ascertain the main reasons humans are interested in these experiments. This course will also cover the history of modification and mutations as you begin to understand how these areas of study can significantly impact our lives. 

Finally, this course aims to inform you about the past, the present and the possibilities for the future. It seeks to answer age-old problems and inspire more questions as time progresses. Organisms on this planet face many challenges and as complex organisms with the ability to display high levels of reasoning and problem-solving, humans have a duty to protect our species and preserve other organisms' lives. Life is ever-changing and so is the climate. We need to understand our bodies and make whatever adjustments necessary to adapt to survive. Do you want to be part of the change? Are you ready to help humans and animals alike? Then don’t wait any longer. Enrol in this course today and make a difference!