Exploring the Central Dogma: Practical Applications of DNA, RNA and Proteins
Explore transcription, translation, and gene expression through hands-on analysis using free online tools and practical data interpretation to understand molecular biology applications
Deepkumar Patel
DREAM Venture Labs
Mondays, 5:00 P.M. ET / 2:00 P.M. PT
8 weeks, 2-3 hours per weekDescription
Accurate analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins is a cornerstone of molecular biology and biotechnology, with applications spanning from drug development to genetic research. In this Build Project, you will take on the role of a molecular biologist to analyze the genetic sequences, assess mutations, and design experiments that explore gene expression. You will utilize cutting-edge bioinformatics tools like Expasy Translate and BLAST to generate actionable insights about the genetic sequences. Through our 8 workshops, you will gain exposure to techniques widely used in the biotechnology industry, all while simulating the collaborative and analytical environment.
Application timeline
What you will learn
- Understand the mechanisms of transcription and translation.
- Use online tools to analyze DNA, RNA and protein sequences.
- Investigate the impact of mutations on gene expression and protein function.
- Interpret experimental data on molecular biology processes.
- Visualize transcription and translation processes effectively.
- Design a basic experiment to investigate genetic mechanisms.
Project workshops
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of transcription and translation processes.
- Familiarity with online tools such as NCBI BLAST.
- Basic skills in data analysis and visualization using tools like Excel or Google Sheets.
- Critical thinking skills to analyze how mutations impact gene expression and protein function.
- Communication and collaboration skills to engage in discussions.
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About the Fellow
Deepkumar Patel
DREAM Venture LabsDeep is a Molecular Biology Build Fellow at Dream Venture Labs, where he works with students leading projects in Molecular Biology. Deep is a Research Associate II at CRISPR Therapeutics, where he focuses on developing and optimizing processes for the production of novel therapeutics, contributing to advancements in gene editing technologies. Deep has over three years of experience in the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry field. He has been working at CRISPR Therapeutics for almost three years. He holds a BS in Biological Sciences from University of Massachusetts (UMass) Lowell. A fun fact about Deep is that he brings his scientific curiosity into the kitchen, treating it like a mini lab where he experiments with new recipes and flavors.