Epigenetic inheritance
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Gametes can transmit not only genetic but also epigenetic information to the next generation. Such epigenetic inheritance can occur via several mechanisms, including DNA methylation, chromatin remodeling, histone modifications, and the transfer of small RNAs. These epigenetic traits, whether spontaneous or environmentally induced, result in the transmission of gene expression patterns from parent to offspring. This transmission may last for only one or two generations (intergenerational epigenetic inheritance) or may persist for many generations (transgenerational epigenetic inheritance). Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance has been most convincingly demonstrated in plants, nematodes, and fruit flies. While there is also support for stable epigenetic transmission in mammals, separating this phenomenon from parental and shared environmental effects has proved challenging.
This Collection will feature articles on the molecular underpinnings of all types of epigenetic inheritance, their phenotypic effects, and their evolutionary implications.
Editors
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Theresa M. Geiman
Loyola University Maryland, USA
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Mojgan Rastegar
University of Manitoba, Canada
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Michael K. Skinner
Washington State University, USA
Submitting a paper for consideration
To submit your manuscript for consideration at Scientific Reports as part of this Collection, please follow the steps detailed on this page. On the first page of our online submission system, under “I’m submitting:” select the option “any other article type”. Once logged in you can submit your manuscript to a Collection by selecting “Guest Edited Collection”, under the “Choose the appropriate manuscript type” message, and clicking “Continue”. Then when filling out the manuscript information, select the "Epigenetic inheritance" Collection from the alphabetical list on the “Springer Nature Subject Category” tab. Authors should express their interest in the Collection in their cover letter.
Accepted papers are published on a rolling basis as soon as they are ready.
In addition to papers on Epigenetic inheritance, Scientific Reports welcomes all original research in the field of Epigenetics. To browse our latest articles in Epigenetics click here.
