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BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER 13
SEPTEMBER 2016
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Deadline for submission: January 1, 2017
Challenges in RNA Structural Modeling and Design
Biophysical
Call for Papers
For publication June 2017
The heightened appreciation for the central role of RNA molecules in all cellular processes — from
catalysis to control of gene expression to cellular differentiation — combined with the practical applica-
tions of synthetic RNAs in biomedicine and biomolecular engineering has raised new challenges regard-
ing RNA structure analysis, prediction, and design to both experimental and theoretical scientists. These
challenges have produced many innovative approaches, including interdisciplinary efforts, to analyze,
predict, simulate, and design RNA molecules. While many successes have been reported, progress in
the field has been hampered by limited experimental resolution and an incomplete understanding of
RNA tertiary structure, especially for large RNAs. Though RNA structure is believed to be hierarchical,
the difficult problem of understanding and predicting its tertiary structure from its primary, as well as
secondary, structure remains unsolved in general.
We welcome contributions from scientists working to advance the field on both the genomic and
molecular levels of RNA using novel experimental, mathematical, statistical, and computational
approaches. Submit your original research in this area to be included in this dedicated issue.
All papers will be published online as soon as they are redacted and will be fully citeable.
• Please include a cover letter stating that you would
like to be part of the special issue on RNA Challenges
• Select “Special Issue: RNA Challenges” when
up-loading your submission.
• Instructions for authors can be found at:
images/edimages/Biophys/Instructions_to_Authors.pdf
• Journal publication fees will apply
• Questions can be directed to the BJ Editorial Office at
or (240) 290-5545.
Editors: Tamar Schlick and Special Guest Editor Anna Marie Pyle
Figure Courtesy of David Lilley