Molecular Biology of Neurons

In the 21st Century, molecular biological techniques have revolutionized neuroscience. In order for students to understand neuroscience, a working understanding of molecular biology is essential. The following learning objectives will help you reach this goal:

1. Define the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology.
2. Describe how DNA is made into RNA.
3. Describe how RNA is made into protein.
4. Explain the process of epigenetic modification of genes.
5. Summarize the ways in which transcription is regulated.
6. Cite some examples of the use of molecular biological techniques in neuroscience.