Animals transmit not only DNA but also other molecules, such as RNA, proteins and
metabolites, to their progeny via gametes. It is currently unclear to what extent these …

It is well-established that testicular spermatozoa are immature and acquire motility and
fertilization capabilities during transit throughout the epididymis. The epididymis is a duct …

The risk for major depression is both genetically and environmentally determined. It has
been proposed that epigenetic mechanisms could mediate the lasting increases in …

Biological embedding occurs when life experience alters biological processes to affect later
life health and well-being. Although extensive correlative data exist supporting the notion …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a unique mode of intercellular communication capable of
incredible specificity in transmitting signals involved in cellular function, including germ cell …

Brain plasticity is dynamically regulated across the life span, peaking during windows of
early life. Typically assessed in the physiological range of milliseconds (real time), these …

Scholarly and comprehensive yet accessible, this state-of-the-science work is widely
regarded as the definitive graduate-level psychology of religion text. The authors synthesize …

BACKGROUND Spermatogenesis generates a small and highly specialised type of cell that
is apparently incapable of transcription and translation. For many years, this dogma was …

Despite their unique histories, environments, and lifestyles, historically subjugated
populations consistently show poorer health outcomes compared to the general population …

The possibility that parental life experiences and environmental exposures influence mental
and physical health across generations is an important concept in biology and medicine …