Researchers Unlock the Mysteries of Epigenetic Inheritance

April 30, 2024 Natalie Crowley

Understanding trait inheritance is crucial for unraveling the complexities of life’s blueprint and how it shapes the world around us. It provides insights into the transmission of characteristics from one generation to the next, shedding light on the mechanisms that underpin biological diversity and evolution. In a groundbreaking study featured in the journal Nature, researchers have unveiled the hidden secrets of how our DNA replication machinery meticulously safeguards and transfers epigenetic information during cell division. Led by Professor Yuanliang Zhai [more…]

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