Micro RNAs in Animal Development

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2006.02.030 Byline: Ronald H.A. Plasterk (1) Abstract: Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are [approximately equal to]22 nucleotide single-stranded noncoding RNA molecules that bind to target messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and silence their expression. This Essay explores the importance of miRNAs in animal development and their possible roles in disease and evolution. Author Affiliation: (1) Hubrecht Laboratory (KNAW), Utrecht University, 3584CT Utrecht, the Netherlands