ECTS:

3

Course Outline
e-Class

The topics of the course are aimed at:
a) getting acquainted with the dominant role of RNA in the creation and evolution of cell life and the complexity of species,
b) the deepening of our understanding in gene expression using innovative research approaches,
c) the extensive description of examples of RNA-mediated regulatory pathways of gene expression and epigenetics, with emphasis on non-RNA coding,
d) understanding the multidimensional and multifunctional role of non-coding RNAs in the evolution and development of cellular diversity and plasticity.

Learning results
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Know the prominent role of RNA in the creation and evolution of life,
  • Understand and apply new research approaches to the detailed identification and operation of non-coding transcripts,
  • Know the specific classes of small and long non-coding regulatory RNA pathways,
  • Propose solutions to RNA-mediated epigenetic problems / questions by formulating hypotheses and designing appropriate methodological approaches.
Name Capacity Email
Giannakakis Antonis Associate Professor antgian@mbg.duth.gr