The noncoding universe
2011
The Noncoding Universe
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Jarvis Kester, Robertson Miranda
Primary Institution: BMC Biology, BioMed Central Ltd
Conclusion
The existence of noncoding RNA is accepted, but the extent and significance of its functions remain debated.
Supporting Evidence
- Noncoding RNA is widely accepted to exist, unlike cosmological dark matter.
- Most noncoding RNA transcripts are associated with known genes.
- Different methods of analyzing the transcriptome yield comparable results.
Takeaway
Scientists are trying to understand how much noncoding RNA exists and what it does, but there are different opinions on its importance.
Limitations
The debate on the functions of noncoding RNA is ongoing, and established methods may not effectively reveal their roles.
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