Scientists discover a new way in which epigenetic information is inherited
Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 15:00
in Biology & Nature
Hereditary information flows from parents to offspring not just through DNA but also through the millions of proteins and other molecules that cling to it. These modifications of DNA, known as 'epigenetic marks,' act both as a switch and a dial - they can determine which genes should be turned on or off, and how much message an 'on' gene should produce...