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Fundamentals of RNA Structure and Function
Title
Fundamentals of RNA Structure and Function [electronic resource] / edited by Neena Grover.
ISBN
9783030902148
Edition
1st ed. 2022.
Publication
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2022.
Physical Description
1 online resource (XVI, 246 p.) 108 illus., 100 illus. in color.
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Summary
This highly illustrated textbook provides an essential overview on RNA architecture and function, it offers insights into the RNA basics and also explains novel RNA technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas and their applications. In addition, the mRNA based vaccine technology, which has long been tested, also before the COVID-19 pandemic, is discussed and students receive a basic understanding of this important medical application. The textbook is written by Prof. Grover in collaboration with her students and has an easily accessible style. The book provides a great tool for young researchers and students in biology, biomedical engineering or biochemistry, looking for a compact introduction or refresher work on RNA, including the newest findings and technologies. It is an ideal starter to learn about several RNA specific topics and to research them further.
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Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 12, 2022
Series
Learning Materials in Biosciences,
Contents
1. RNA-Composition and Base Pairing
2. Architecture of RNA
3. Small Catalytic RNA
4. The Spliceosome: A Large Catalytic RNA
5. A Genomic Perspective on RNA
6. The mRNA and the New Vaccines
7. Riboswitches: Sensors and Regulators
8. Small Non-Coding RNA, miRNA in Gene Regulation
9. CRISPR-Cas Systems, The science and ethics of gene manipulation
10. Transcription.
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