Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam Summer School
Course Title:
Nature and Nurture: Twin Research and Human Genetics
Course Number:
Course Description:
Thanks to recent technological advances, we are closer than ever to explaining where our individual differences come from. Our ability to map human DNA at high resolution in large populations is now enabling us to link genetic variation to traits and diseases on a molecular level. This interdisciplinary course puts you at the forefront of these exciting and important developments. We focus on twins to explore the interplay of genes and environment in determining behaviour, lifestyle, and health. Uniquely, you will gain hands-on access to the world-renowned Netherlands Twin Register at VU Amsterdam – one of the largest longitudinal databases of its kind. The tutors are scientists closely associated with this core asset, the people who collect the information and work with it on a daily basis to unravel the genetic etiology of a wide range of medical conditions and personal characteristics.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 299
