This module examines cutting edge research into some of the hottest topics and most rapidly advancing areas in biology. In particular, focussing on functional genomics and epigenetics in the context on development, cellular differentiation, disease, non-model organisms and gene-environment interactions. Emphasis on molecular mechanisms and state-of-the-art genomic technologies are underpinned by an understanding of the importance of computational biology in delineating genome function. The function of non-protein coding genomic elements will also be explored in detail.