Postgraduate Certificate in RNA Degradation

• Introduction to RNA Degradation: Overview of RNA degradation, its importance, and the key players in the process.
• RNA Stability and Degradation Mechanisms: Examination of RNA stability and the different mechanisms of RNA degradation, including exonucleolytic and endonucleolytic degradation.
• Major Pathways of RNA Degradation: Detailed analysis of major RNA degradation pathways, such as the exosome, XRN1-dependent decay, and the nonsense-mediated decay pathway.
• Regulation of RNA Degradation: Study of the factors and mechanisms that regulate RNA degradation and their impact on gene expression.
• RNA Degradation in Disease: Exploration of the role of RNA degradation in various diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
• Tools and Techniques for Studying RNA Degradation: Overview of the latest tools and techniques used to study RNA degradation and its regulation, including next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics approaches.
• Emerging Topics in RNA Degradation: Examination of the latest developments and trends in the field of RNA degradation, including the role of RNA-binding proteins and non-coding RNAs in the process.