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Epigenetic transmission of piRNAs through the female germline.

Genome biology
DOI: 10.1186/gb-2009-10-2-208
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In Drosophila, small RNAs bound to Piwi proteins are epigenetic factors transmitted from the mother to the progeny germline. This ensures 'immunization' of progeny against transposable elements.

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Shpiz, S., & Kalmykova, A. (2009). Epigenetic transmission of piRNAs through the female germline. Genome Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/gb-2009-10-2-208

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