MicroRNAs and gene regulatory networks: managing the impact of noise in biological systems

  1. Stephen M. Cohen1,2,3
  1. 1Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Singapore 138673;
  2. 2Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117604

    Abstract

    Biological systems are continuously challenged by an environment that is variable. Yet, a key feature of developmental and physiological processes is their remarkable stability. This review considers how microRNAs contribute to gene regulatory networks that confer robustness.

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