RNA Biology: Co-Transcriptional and Post-Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression

Description from DukeHub

Explores various aspects of RNA biology and function. Topics will include splicing, translation, RNA: Protein interactions, non-coding RNAs, RNA modifications, viral RNA regulation, RNA structure-function relationships, and RNA-targeted drug discovery. Students will also learn about the major techniques used in RNA research, including in vitro and in vivo methods for understanding global RNA regulation. The format will be a combination of weekly lectures which will also include discussion of primary literature. Students will be evaluated based on their participation and performance during in-class presentations. Students will also write a short mock research grant on a topic of their choosing.

Skills

• policy and lawdescription: "regulation" and 1 more
• public speakingAI review: "performance during in-class presentations"
• writingAI review: "write a short mock research grant"

AI-resilient: 0 of 5 0/5

• No: Physical, lab or field work
• No: Live work with people
• No: Judgment someone is accountable for
• No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
• No: Small, in-person format

The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works

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