Week 12 — Building Genomes

This week focuses on designing, synthesizing, and editing whole genomes, from minimal cells to refactored microbes and synthetic chromosomes.

Lecture (Tues, Apr 21)

Building Genomes
George Church, John Glass, Jef Boeke

(The recording will be posted here when available)

Recitation (Wed, Apr 22)

CRISPR-based Metabolic Engineering
Ice Kiattisewee

(The recording and slides will be posted here when available)

Lab (Thurs-Fri, Apr 23 - 24)

Homework — DUE BY START OF APR 28 LECTURE

(TBD)


Reading & Resources (click to expand)

Subsections of Week 12 (Apr 21)