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Learner Reviews & Feedback for DNA Decoded by McMaster University

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About the Course

Are you a living creature? Then, congratulations! You’ve got DNA. But how much do you really know about the microscopic molecules that make you unique? Why is DNA called the “blueprint of life”? What is a “DNA fingerprint”? How do scientists clone DNA? What can DNA teach you about your family history? Are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) safe? Is it possible to revive dinosaurs by cloning their DNA? DNA Decoded answers these questions and more. If you’re curious about DNA, join Felicia Vulcu and Caitlin Mullarkey, two biochemists from McMaster University, as they explore the structure of DNA, how scientists cracked the genetic code, and what our DNA can tell us about ourselves. Along the way, you’ll learn about the practical techniques that scientists use to analyze our genetic risks, to manipulate DNA, and to develop new treatments for a range of different diseases. Then, step into our virtual lab to perform your own forensic DNA analysis of samples from a crime scene and solve a murder....

Top reviews

GT

Sep 14, 2020

STUDY BUT FUN!! Make me now more curious about DNA and the amazing information that i can get about my ancestors by testing and analyzing my DNA. I never get bored since the week 1 till the end week!

SA

Dec 19, 2022

I have gained lot of information form this course. And the instructors and the method of their teaching is really awesome. I would like to say thank you to the instructors and thank you to coursera.

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By Youssef H

Apr 15, 2023

very good

By ELMER M P

Oct 24, 2021

thank you

By paola a G R

Jul 6, 2021

excelente

By Manuela N G

Jan 23, 2021

Loved it.

By Abhilasha

Jan 18, 2021

Effective

By Amanda S H

Jul 24, 2020

Perfect!!

By Viresh K

Nov 6, 2019

excellent

By Сазонова Е А

Sep 4, 2020

the best

By Andrew S

Jul 11, 2022

Amazing

By Shakil A S

Aug 22, 2020

Amazing

By Uditanshu S

Oct 28, 2019

awesome

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May 3, 2023

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Nov 4, 2020

great

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Jun 23, 2019

great

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Apr 15, 2018

Great

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Dec 11, 2023

Good

By 121910307037 L P K

Sep 26, 2021

good

By Leehan H

Aug 21, 2021

Best

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By El-Cheikh F K

Mar 29, 2023

The materials were explained in a very good way, the labs were awesome, although I didn't have access to the labster simulations and the other website with the url name of something then media.org. However, I felt the course was too easy and not really an intermediate level course, I was searching for something more advanced and enriching. I also felt that the grading was unfair and that I deserve at least +3% into my final grade.

By Emma H

Jan 24, 2021

I loved this course! The concepts were clear and engaging, and left me wanting to learn more. Felicia and Caitlin were awesome guides throughout. I especially enjoyed the labster simulations included in the coursework. It made me feel like there was a hands on part to this online course, and really sparked my interest.

By Shanleigh S

Oct 29, 2020

I very much enjoyed this course, it has reinstated in me a love for science that I thought was gone. I feel like I have learned a lot from this and want to continue to learn more in the future.

By Luv G

May 14, 2020

Unique way to teach about DNA and the techniques related to decipher DNA. It is very informative though some techniques are not done thoroughly such as Sanger's method.