This document provides information about microRNAs (miRNAs) and their applications. It begins with an introduction to miRNAs, including that they are small noncoding RNA molecules that regulate genes. It then discusses the history of miRNA discovery, including the first two miRNAs discovered: lin-4 and let-7. The document proceeds to explain the biogenesis of miRNAs in detail through multiple steps from transcription to incorporation into the RNA-induced silencing complex. It also discusses applications of miRNAs as biomarkers for various diseases and their role in cancer and diabetes.