This course involves reading and discussion of primary literature. Each week students will read a scientific research article, and engage in a class discussion about the significance and impact, the scientific merits, the underlying premise of the research question and experimental plan, and whether data support conclusions of the paper. Papers will be focused on RNA structure and function, RNA molecular recognition, RNA aptamers, RNA engineering, RNA as a drug target, and fluorescent probes for RNA. Students will be responsible for reading each paper, one student will prepare a powerpoint and lead a class discussion each week, and all students are expected to participate in the discussion.
instructor(s)
Khanal, Akhil
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2025 / Spring 2026
