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262-6105-00L 2 Credits MSC D-BSSE , D-INFK
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Frontiers in RNA Biology (University of Basel)

The course must be registered for directly at Uni Basel. Uni Basel course number: 13186-01 Mind the enrolment deadlines at Uni Basel:
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Abstract

The lecture will cover the following topics: chemistry and structure of RNA; major classes of cellular RNAs, chemistry and structure of RNA; pre-mRNA processing with emphasis on splicing and polyadenylation; biogenesis of tRNA and rRNA; biochemistry and function of RNA interference (RNAi) and microRNAs; RNA trafficking in the cell, RNA quality control and RNA degradation; and more.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the Uni Basel

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Frontiers in RNA Biology (University of Basel)
**Course at University of Basel**
No time listed 2 h weekly

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