Programme Parameters
Foundation
3 Days (4.5 Hrs)
Online (e-LMS)
• No prior experience required — basic computer literacy is sufficient.
• A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection.
• Willingness to complete assignments and the capstone project.
About This Course
The Gut–Brain Axis represents the complex communication system between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, influencing a range of physiological processes, including metabolism, appetite regulation, and the body's response to nutrition. Every participant receives a verified e-Certificate and e-Marksheet from the Deep Science & Technology Consortium.
🎯 Program Aim
The Gut–Brain Axis represents the complex communication system between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, influencing a range of physiological processes, including metabolism, appetite regulation, and the body's response to nutrition.
📋 Course Objectives
1. Gain working command of appetite regulation.
2. Apply biotechnology methods to authentic research and industry problems.
3. Produce a reproducible, portfolio-ready project you can cite in a thesis, paper, or job application.
👥 Who Should Enroll?
• Master's and senior undergraduate students specializing in biotechnology
• R&D engineers and working professionals applying biotechnology in industry
• Academics and educators building research or teaching capacity in biotechnology
• Data and computational scientists moving into appetite regulation
🚀 Key Learning Outcomes
• Confidence to apply appetite regulation in real projects.
• Tangible, reproducible biotechnology work to show supervisors or employers.
• A verified e-Certificate of competency and e-Marksheet from the Deep Science & Technology Consortium.
💎 What You'll Gain
Live & Recorded Sessions
Lifetime access to class recordingse-Certificate on Completion
Cryptographically verified credentialPost-Programme Support
Direct access to mentors & councilHands-On Experience
Notebooks, real-world code & datasetsCurriculum Outline
Incretin Biology
• GLP-1 and GIP secretion from L and K cells in response to nutrients
• Insulin secretion, glucagon suppression and gastric emptying effects
• Central appetite signalling and the receptor distribution behind it
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
• Semaglutide, liraglutide and dual agonists such as tirzepatide
• Trial evidence for weight and cardiovascular outcomes, and its quality
• Gastrointestinal adverse effects, discontinuation rates and weight regain after stopping
The Gut Side of the Axis
• Short-chain fatty acids and their signalling to enteroendocrine cells
• Bile acid metabolism and the FXR and TGR5 pathways
• Association against causation in microbiome studies, and the shortage of trials
Prebiotics, Fibre and Diet
• Prebiotic definitions, inulin and resistant starch, and dose-response
• Fibre effects on satiety and glycaemia, and the modest effect sizes
• Distinguishing evidence-backed intervention from supplement marketing
Signalling Between Gut and Brain
• Vagal afferent signalling and the enteric nervous system
• Hypothalamic and reward pathway regulation of intake
• Translating mechanism to advice without overstating what is established
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Covered Tool / Platform | Arduino |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Raspberry Pi |
| Covered Tool / Platform | MQTT |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Node-RED |
| Covered Tool / Platform | ThingSpeak |
| Covered Tool / Platform | Python |
| Covered Tool / Platform | AWS IoT |
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