A few weeks ago I received an invitation to give a talk on RNA biology at a webinar that is organized by Benzyme Ventures, a thriving community of bio enthusiasts, students and scientists who want to build a bioeconomy in Sri Lanka through innovation, entrepreneurship and research. This was the 11th episode of BioPieces, a talk show which mainly targets undergraduates and school leavers who want to explore biology and the opportunities it offers to future scientists and entrepreneurs.

What is RNA biology and why should we talk about it?

Ribonucleic acid or RNA is one of the important biological macromolecules that are essential for life we know of. For decades scientists assumed this is a less exciting intermediary molecule that bridges DNA to proteins. However, with the advancement of novel detection and quantification methodologies, RNA biology has emerged as one of the most influential areas in modern biology and biomedicine. These cutting-edge technologies have paved path to the discovery of numerous new classes of RNAs and their functions in a wide spectrum of biological processes. These findings have revolutionized RNA molecular biology, with profound implications for clinical sciences.

How to access the presentation?

Please review my slides. In this presentation, I answer questions from what is RNA to their applications to RNA research. Please click here to download the PDF version of my presentation. Please leave a comment below if you have any questions/comments.