MicroRNAs and gene regulatory networks: managing the impact of noise in biological systems.

Biological systems are continuously challenged by an environment that is variable. Yet, a key feature of developmental and physiological processes is their remarkable stability. This review considers how microRNAs contribute to gene regulatory networks that confer robustness.

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