Beyond genes: Are centrioles carriers of biological information?

Friday, April 24, 2015 - 10:40 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have discover that certain cell structures, the centrioles, could act as information carriers throughout cell generations. The discovery raises the possibility that transmission of biological information could involve more than just genes. Centrioles may actually be carriers of information, which holds profound implications for biology and disease treatment.

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