Introduction: Dynamics of RNA Regulation in the Immune System Special Issue

The publication of the human genome was the culmination of decades of advance in research and cooperation and has, as hoped, provided not only a foundation but also a springboard for further study. One of the consequences has been an increasing appreciation of the many roles of the various forms of RNA in the function of all cell types at different times. Diverse roles for RNA in control of catalysis, gene expression, signaling and communication have been established and are continuingly being defined and expanded. As expected, this is true within the immune system, where tried and tested protective mechanisms that have proved effective in evolution must be continuously supplemented by flexible and innovative responses to new challenges.

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