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Title
Fundamentals of RNA structure and function / Neena Grover, editor.
ISBN
9783030902148 (electronic bk.)
3030902145 (electronic bk.)
3030902137
9783030902131
Publication Details
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2022.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-90214-8 doi
Call Number
QP623
Dewey Decimal Classification
572.8/8
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.
Note
Includes index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 24, 2022).
Series
Learning materials in biosciences.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783030902131
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.
