This course covers aspects of RNA biology related to the functions of non-coding RNAs as well as their use as drugs to treat diseases.
Learning objective
The students should get familiar with the wide array of roles, which non-coding RNAs play in cellular functions.
Content
Micro RNAs; computational approaches to miRNAs; micro RNA function in metabolism; viruses and viral RNAs; nucleic acid-based drugs; ncRNA-mediated genome regulation; epigenetic programming of genome remodelling in ciliates; telomerase and telomeres; tRNA biology. http://www.nccr-rna-and-disease.ch/tiki-index.php?page=LectureSeries
Prerequisites / Notice
Basic knowledge of cell and molecular biology.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course