Dr. Scott Knight

Assistant Professor of Biology
B-211 Gottwald Science Center
Office: (804) 484-1592
Fax: (804) 289-8233

Research:
Understanding the role of double-stranded RNA and small RNA's in regulating gene expression and cellular pathways.

Education:
Ph.D., University of Montana

Selected Publications:

Knight, S. (2002) In vitro binding of Neisseria-derived IHF protein. Molecular and Cellular Probes, v. 16.

Knight, S. (2002) The role of RNA editing by ADARs in RNAi. Molecular Cell, v. 10.

Knight, S. (2001) A link between RNA interference and  nonsense-mediated decay in Caenorhabditis elegans. Science, v. 289.

Knight, S. (2001) A role for the RNase III enzyme DCR-1 in RNA interference and germ line development in Caenorhabditis elegans. Science, v. 293.

Knight, S. (2000) Disruption of the Borrelia burgdorferi gac gene, encoding the naturally synthesized GyrA C-terminal domain. Journal of Bacteriology, v. 182.

Knight, S. (2000) Hbb from Borrelia burgdorferi binds to promoter regions. FASEB Journal, v. 14.