Regulating Gene Expression (C7132L6)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll take a current perspective on the molecular mechanisms that control RNA expression in eukaryotes.

You’ll focus on:

• gene transcription and translation
• RNA processing and regulation by non-coding RNAs
• post-transcriptional control of genes
• the translation of protein.

You’ll also explore the effect of eukaryotic transcriptional regulators on:

• the recruitment and retention of RNA polymerase
• the chromatin structure during transcriptional activation and repression.

By exploring these processes, you’ll understand how normal cell growth can be deregulated in diseases like cancer.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Biochemistry (with an industrial placement year) BSc
• Biochemistry BSc
• Biochemistry MSci
• Biology BSc
• Biology MSci
• Biomedical Science BSc
• Biomedical Science MSci
• Genetics BSc
• Genetics MSci
• Zoology BSc
• Zoology MSci