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551-1409-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-BIOL , D-CHAB

RNA Biology Lecture Series II: Non-Coding RNAs: Biology and Therapeutics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Markus Stoffel, Prof. Dr. Jonathan Hall

Does not take place this semester.

VVZ CR n/a

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

Abstract

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.

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

General Information

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

Examination

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

Course Components