A New Epigenetic Switch for Early Embryonic Development
For decades, scientists have been unraveling the intricate mechanisms that govern gene expression. While DNA methylation has long been recognized as a key player in this process, recent discoveries have unveiled a new player: 5-formylcytosine (5fC). This novel epigenetic modification has the potential to reshape our understanding of early development and disease. A team of researchers led by Professor Christof Niehrs at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, has made a groundbreaking discovery. Published in the journal [more…]
