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551-1407-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-BIOL , D-CHAB

RNA Biology Lecture Series I: Transcription & Processing & Translation

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. Dr. Nenad Ban, Prof. Dr. Frédéric Allain, Prof. Dr. Stefanie Jonas

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:29

Abstract

This course covers aspects of RNA biology related to gene expression at the posttranscriptional level. These include RNA transcription, processing, alternative splicing, editing, export and translation.

Objective

The students should obtain an understanding of these processes, which are at work during gene expression.

Content

Transcription & 3'end formation ; splicing, alternative splicing, RNA editing; the ribosome & translation, translation regulation, RNP biogenesis & nuclear export, mRNA surveillance & mRNA turnover; signal transduction & RNA.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: None

Course Components