The epigenome is dynamic and forged by epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA
methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, and non-coding RNA species …

Livestock genetics is currently navigating through a genomic era promoted by advances in
DNA technologies. For instance, massive amounts of genomic information (eg, arrays that …

Improvement in animal productivity has been achieved over the years through careful
breeding and selection programs. Today, variations in the genome are gaining increasing …

• During the differentiation of male germ cells into spermatozoa, there are several windows
of epigenome sensitivity to environmental factors.• The epigenome of bull sperm exhibits …

With the development of genomic, transcriptomic and bioinformatic tools, recent advances in
molecular technologies have significantly impacted bovine bioscience research and are …

Background Infertility in dairy cattle is a concern where reduced fertilization rates and high
embryonic loss are contributing factors. Studies of the paternal contribution to reproductive …

Epigenetics refers to molecular factors and processes around DNA that can affect genome
activity and gene expression independent of DNA sequence. Epigenetic mechanisms drive …

Epigenetic inheritance plays a crucial role in many biological processes, such as gene
expression in early embryo development, imprinting and the silencing of transposons. It has …

Nutrition represents one of the greatest environmental determinants of an individual's health.
While nutrient quantity and quality impart direct effects, the interaction of nutrition with …

A range of stresses experienced by the early embryo can alter the growth trajectory of the
fetus and neonate and creates a predisposition to a range of metabolic diseases after birth …