The information value of non-genetic inheritance in plants and animals.
Parents influence the development of their offspring in many ways beyond the transmission of DNA. This includes transfer of epigenetic states, nutrients, antibodies and hormones, and behavioural interactions after birth. While the evolutionary consequences of such non-genetic inheritance are increas...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-01-01
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| Schriftenreihe: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Zugang: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4300080?pdf=render |