RNA Biology
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge in Molecular and Cell Biology
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- RNA Modification and Editing:
The journal highlights studies on various RNA modifications (such as m6A, 5' capping, and uridylation) and their implications in gene expression, cellular processes, and disease. - RNA Structure and Function:
Research examining the structural aspects of RNA, including its secondary and tertiary structures, and how these structures influence RNA function, stability, and interactions with proteins. - Non-Coding RNAs:
A significant focus on the roles of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), in regulating gene expression and their implications in diseases. - RNA-Protein Interactions:
Investigations into the interactions between RNA and RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), elucidating their regulatory roles in RNA metabolism, stability, translation, and splicing. - Transcription and Translation Regulation:
Studies that explore the mechanisms of transcription and translation, including RNA polymerase dynamics, ribosome function, and the impact of RNA modifications on these processes. - RNA in Disease and Therapeutics:
Research focusing on the implications of RNA biology in various diseases, including cancer and viral infections, as well as the development of RNA-based therapeutics.
Trending and Emerging
- Epitranscriptomics:
There is a growing interest in the study of RNA modifications and their roles in regulating gene expression and cellular functions, particularly the m6A modification and its impact on various biological processes. - Circular RNAs:
Research on circular RNAs has surged, focusing on their biogenesis, functions, and roles in diseases, as well as their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. - Machine Learning and Computational Approaches:
The use of machine learning and computational methods to analyze RNA sequences and predict RNA interactions and modifications is becoming increasingly prominent, facilitating novel insights into RNA biology. - RNA Nanotechnology:
Emerging studies on RNA nanostructures and their applications in drug delivery and imaging are gaining traction, reflecting a trend towards integrating RNA biology with nanotechnology. - RNA in Disease Mechanisms:
There is an increasing focus on understanding the role of RNA in various disease mechanisms, particularly in cancer and viral infections, leading to the development of RNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional RNA Biology:
Themes related to classical RNA biology, such as basic transcription and translation processes, appear to be waning as the field shifts towards more complex regulatory mechanisms and RNA modifications. - Basic RNA Structure Studies:
Research exclusively focused on the fundamental structures of RNA without exploring their functional implications is becoming less frequent as studies increasingly emphasize RNA's role in regulation and interaction. - Early-stage RNA Therapeutics:
Initial explorations of RNA-based therapeutics are declining, possibly due to a maturation of the field towards more advanced and specific applications, such as targeted RNA editing and advanced delivery systems.
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