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Fundamentals of Experimental Molecular Biology

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States7.002
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2025English
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7.002 is a laboratory course that teaches fundamental skills for performing biological research. Through experiments with an E. coli bacterial ATPase called ClpX, you will learn essential molecular biology techniques commonly used in modern research labs. These techniques include site-directed mutagenesis, DNA isolation, molecular cloning, bacteria transformations, recombinant protein expression and purification, gel electrophoresis, and western blotting.

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