Thesis Abstract

This project aims to study the mechanisms of RNA interference (RNAi), a highly conserved biological process that regulates gene expression through the degradation or translational repression of target mRNAs. The project will focus on understanding the molecular machinery involved in RNAi, including small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs), and the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC). Experimental techniques such as RNA sequencing, gene knockdown, and bioinformatics analysis will be employed to investigate the roles of RNAi in various biological processes, including development, immunity, and disease. The findings from this project will contribute to our understanding of gene regulation and may have implications in therapeutic applications.

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