Non-genomic transmission of longevity between generations: potential mechanisms and evidence across species

Non-genomic transmission of longevity between generations: potential mechanisms and evidence across species

Abstract Accumulating animal and human data indicate that environmental exposures experienced during sensitive developmental periods may strongly influence risk of adult disease. Moreover, the effects triggered by developmental environmental cues can be transgenerationally transmitted, potentially a...

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Main Authors: Alexander M. Vaiserman, Alexander K. Koliada, Randy L. Jirtle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Epigenetics & Chromatin
Subjects:
Epigenetics
DNA methylation
Transgenerational inheritance
Aging
Age-associated disease
Longevity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13072-017-0145-1

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