title: Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance: how important is it?
abstract: Much attention has been given to the idea of transgenerational epigenetic inheritance, but fundamental questions remain regarding how much takes place and the impact that this might have on organisms. We asked five leading researchers in this area--working on a range of model organisms and in human disease--for their views on these topics. Their responses highlight the mixture of excitement and caution that surrounds transgenerational epigenetic inheritance and the wide gulf between species in terms of our knowledge of the mechanisms that may be involved.
authors: Institute of Plant Biology and Zürich-Basel Plant Science Center, University of Zürich, Zollikerstrasse 107, CH-8008 Zürich, Switzerland. grossnik@botinst.uzh.ch
authors: Ueli
authors: U
authors: Grossniklaus
authors: William G
authors: WG
authors: Kelly
authors: Bill
authors: B
authors: Kelly
authors: Anne C
authors: AC
authors: Ferguson-Smith
authors: Marcus
authors: M
authors: Pembrey
authors: Susan
authors: S
authors: Lindquist
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic; D057890:Epigenomics; D040941:Heredity; D006801:Humans; D040582:Inheritance Patterns / Q000235:genetics*