DNA language. Isomorphism between genotype and phenotype. Isomorphism between DNA, RNA and proteins. Autologous and heterologous DNA languages. Recursive functions in the genesis of new messages. Recursive and circular functions in the understanding of DNA language.
Alberts, "Biologia molecolare della Cellula", Zanichelli.
Learning Objectives
Molecular basis of biological processes. The language of DNA. The biological information in macromolecules. Ability to adopt evolutionary determinants in biological processes.
Prerequisites
Courses required: none
Courses recommended: Biological Chemistry
Teaching Methods
Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 50
Type of Assessment
Preparation of a thesis on one of the topics explained during the courses and oral examination.
Course program
The language of DNA. Isomorphism between genotype and phenotype. Isomorphism between DNA, RNA and proteins. Autologous and heterologous DNA languages. Recursive functions in the genesis of new messages. Recursive and circular functions in the understanding of DNA language. Receptors and signal transduction. Seven membrane spanning receptors. The epigenome. Epigenomic heredity. How is the experience embedded in the epigenome.