Abstract
RNA thermometers are RNA regulatory elements that convert temperature into a functional biological response through a temperature-induced conformational change. These regulatory elements have been investigated in numerous natural contexts and have been designed for synthetic biology as well. A basic challenge has been the design of an RNA thermometer whose final activity in response to temperature matches a prespecified response, in terms of its sensitivity, threshold, and leakiness. This chapter provides a methodology for the design of a toolbox of RNA thermometers. We describe considerations for the conceptual design, a computational assessment, and strategies for experimental synthesis and measurement.
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