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7.341 | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate

# DNA's Sister Does All the Work: The Central Roles of RNA in Gene Expression

#### Course Description

This course will explore the current frontiers of the world of RNA biology with primary research papers to trace how the original odd detail sometimes leads to major discoveries. As we discuss the different transcripts and processing events that enable this exciting diversity of RNA functions, we invite you to read …

This course will explore the current frontiers of the world of RNA biology with primary research papers to trace how the original odd detail sometimes leads to major discoveries. As we discuss the different transcripts and processing events that enable this exciting diversity of RNA functions, we invite you to read landmark papers with us, think critically, and ask new questions, as we marvel at the wonders of RNA.

This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and learn about current biological research in a highly interactive setting. Many instructors of the Advanced Undergraduate Seminars are postdoctoral scientists with a strong interest in teaching.

## Course Info

##### Instructors

- Dr. Ana Fiszbein
- Dr. Marvin Jens

##### Departments

- Biology

##### Topics

- Engineering
  - Biological Engineering
    - Biotechnology
- Science
  - Biology
    - Genetics
    - Molecular Biology

The spiral staircase, modeled after ribonucleic acid (RNA), at the National Academy of Sciences Keck Center. Photo by Avelino Maestas on flickr. License BY-NC-SA.

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