In human sperm, preserved histones evading histone-to-protamine replacement were observed in certain genes and gene promoters, but also in distal intergenic and repetitive DNA regions. The substantial
Age is a fundamental aspect of animal ecology, but is difficult to determine in many species. Humpback whales exemplify this as they have a lifespan comparable to humans, mature sexually as early as f
Background: Low birth weight is associated with an increased adult metabolic disease risk. It is widely discussed that poor intrauterine conditions could induce long-lasting epigenetic modifications,
