Middlebury

NSCI 0235

Mighty-chondria

The Mighty Mitochondria
What are mitochondria and why are they so important to our understanding of many neurological diseases? In this course, we will explore what mitochondria are and their role in different cells and specifically in the cells of the brain. Mitochondria are thought to be the cell’s powerhouse, but they are not found in all cells. Furthermore, their dysregulation, either through genetic mutations or environmental factors, leads to profound consequences for human health. Topics to be covered are the structure and function of mitochondria, cell death, oxidative stress, aging, neurological diseases, and rare genetic diseases. (BIOL 0145; not open to first-year students; open to neuroscience majors and biology majors; others by waiver). 3hrs lecture.
Subject:
Neuroscience
Department:
Prog in Neuroscience
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
SCI
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