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infoWhy this? We study gene expression because it explains how the same DNA can produce different proteins in different cells or conditions, showing how genes are switched on and off, how cells become specialised, and how changes in gene regulation can lead to cancer and other diseases as well as applications in biotechnology.

scheduleWhy now? We study gene expression now because, after covering DNA structure, protein synthesis, mutations, inheritance and population genetics, you are ready to explore how genes are controlled and manipulated, which links directly to topics such as cancer, gene technologies and modern medical treatments.