| Literature DB >> 30602724 |
Marcos Francisco Perez1, Ben Lehner2,3,4.
Abstract
Animals transmit not only DNA but also other molecules, such as RNA, proteins and metabolites, to their progeny via gametes. It is currently unclear to what extent these molecules convey information between generations and whether this information changes according to their physiological state and environment. Here, we review recent work on the molecular mechanisms by which 'epigenetic' information is transmitted between generations over different timescales, and the importance of this information for development and physiology.Entities:
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30602724 DOI: 10.1038/s41556-018-0242-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Cell Biol ISSN: 1465-7392 Impact factor: 28.824