Small RNA sequencing focuses specifically on sequencing small RNA molecules, typically less than 200 nucleotides in length. These small RNAs include various functional molecules like microRNAs (miRNAs), small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), and transfer RNAs (tRNAs), which play crucial roles in gene regulation, RNA interference, and other cellular processes. Small RNA sequencing allows researchers to identify and quantify these small RNAs, study their biogenesis and function, and investigate their involvement in diverse biological pathways and diseases, including cancer and developmental disorders.
