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The accurate inheritance of phenotypes in all biological systems relies on the transmission of genetic and epigenetic information and failure in these operations often underlie many diseases. In this editorial page we explore exciting discoveries and technologies which push forward our understanding of genome organisation and evolution, rare and complex diseases and the molecular machines orchestrating these processes.