Prerequisites: BCH 110A with a grade of C- or better or BCH 110HA with a grade of C- or better or BIOL 107A with a grade of C- or better or CBNS 101 with a grade of C- or better; or equivalent; or consent of instructor
Description: Introduces molecular mechanisms and cellular implications of subcellular RNA organization including macromolecular structures, biocondensates, and RNA transport. Focuses first on RNA organization in healthy systems and concludes with dysregulation and disease relevance. Includes a substantial scientific communication component with an emphasis on analyzing, distilling, and presenting results from primary literature.