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The Open University

Gene therapy

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Following on from the advances made in diagnosing disorders using genetic testing, this free course, Gene therapy, looks at the possibilities for genetic therapies. Two approaches to gene therapy ...

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Genetic medicine: dreams and realities
  • 1 Genetic medicine: dreams and realities
  • 2 Gene therapy
  • 2 Gene therapy
  • 3 Somatic gene therapy
  • 3 Somatic gene therapy
  • 4 Germline gene therapy
  • 4 Germline gene therapy
  • 5 Designer babies?
  • 5 Designer babies?
  • Conclusion
  • Take the next step
  • Acknowledgements

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