A recent review by Prof. Zhu Bing and Associate Professor Xiong Jun from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy ...

“I think that epigenetic inheritance does not exist, according to what seems logical, reasonable, and what data we have.” The idea has lost its shine in the public sphere, too; where books , magazines ...

Novel research presented at the 41st annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) has ...

Cracking epigenetic inheritance: Biologists discovered the secrets of how gene traits are passed on. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 03 ...

An international research team led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a new strategy used by ...

This is called “transgenerational epigenetic inheritance,” and it may explain how a person’s health and development could be influenced by the experiences of his or her parents and grandparents. The ...

The pair conceptualized epigenetic inheritance as another evolutionary driver, alongside genetic change and the behavioral and cultural transmission of traits. All four pathways can generate heritable ...

Eggs and embryos from people with polycystic ovary syndrome have altered patterns of so-called epigenetic tags, which could ...

Demonstrating epigenetic inheritance in humans would rewrite the rules of inheritance, which highlights the need for further research," says Jetro Tuulari, who is the first author of the article.

HKU biologists unlock the secrets of epigenetic inheritance. The key members of the research team at HKU include Professor Yuanliang Zhai (left) and PhD student Yuan Gao (right).