Science is a multifaceted phenomenon that occupies a leading place in the public consciousness. Science, by its nature, is a body of knowledge about the surrounding world, with the help of a particular type of human activity, which is just the same aimed at obtaining this kind of knowledge. NOS (nature of science) is one of the essential aspects of scientific literacy; it improves students’ understanding of the material based on scientific principles, generates objective judgments, and supports in the promotion of informed decisions. The paper includes the concept of NOS in the understanding of RNAi and its application in medicine and research.
NOS criteria realize the understanding of the RNAi and its application in practice. Primarily, any scientifically based statement about the world has been proven, tested by experience, and subjected to critical reflection. Having learned about RNA interference using research methods, I checked and rechecked the results of experiments, and the validity of theoretical constructions. Secondly, any activity presupposes the presence of a goal and crystallizes in a particular result.
The most critical direct goals of science are the description, explanation, and prediction of phenomena and processes of reality, the discovery of functioning, and the development of the world’s objects. The result of scientific activity is knowledge, which acts as a reflection of the essential properties and qualities, connections, and relationships of processes of reality. With the help of knowledge about NOS, I found out that the RNAi process regulates the activity of genes by various organisms. This invaluable research tool allows a scientist to characterize the functions of genes more rapidly and effectively, bolsters functional genomics in practice.
In conclusion, I formed a particular picture of the world based on generalization, systematization, and coordination of knowledge supplied by NOS. Besides, I collected information through direct and indirect observations, and checked the data obtained by various research methods. In addition, understanding this component of scientific literacy, I learned more about RNA interference, its key points, and its competent application in medicine and research. For me, this has become an essential element in the educational process and the result.