Algorithms and Workflows in RNA Bioinformatics

Dear Colleagues,

RNA is central to the majority of cellular processes in all domains of life, and the number of noncoding RNAs is on par with those coding for proteins. Common to most RNAs is that their function is determined by structure. Computational methods to study RNA structure are therefore important tools for elucidating the function of RNAs. Furthermore, RNAs interact with other RNAs and also with proteins, forming complex regulatory networks. Assessing these computationally enables a holistic view on cellular regulation. In recent years, the field has expanded from a purely algorithmic to a data-integrative discipline, with diverse computational methods, e.g., dynamic programming, integer programming, and machine learning. This Special Issue in Genes on “Algorithms and Workflows in RNA Bioinformatics” addresses the methodological and algorithmic developments that help to efficiently analyze the huge amount of available data, to study the structure of RNA in great detail, and to elucidate RNA function and its integration into large cellular networks. Case studies are also welcome but should specifically address limitations/shortcomings of current computational approaches.

Prof. Björn Voß
Prof. Peter F. Stadler
Guest Editors

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