Examines important concepts in the mechanisms of gene regulation at the molecular and atomic levels. Focuses on gene regulation at the level of transcription, splicing and translation and on diverse roles of RNA in catalysis, signaling and innate immunity.
Note: Composed of a lecture (2 hr) covering important concepts and a student recitation (1 hr) of scientific articles.
Requisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 541, or BIOL 705, or BIOL 707.