RNA, the genetic messenger, makes sure the DNA recipe gives your cells exactly what they ordered. But sometimes that means inhibiting some other RNA that got the recipe wrong. This process is called RNA interference (RNAi), and it acts as a self-correcting system within the complicated genetic kitchen of your body. The following learning module explains the importance -- and exciting potential -- of RNAi. [4:08]

Concepts

nucleic acids, rna

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Additional Tags

risc, rnai, rnai: slicing, dicing and serving your cells, ted ed, ted talk, rna structure

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)