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Small RNAs in Epigenetic Inheritance: a lesson from worms

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  • UserDr Germano Cecere from Department of Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Institut Pasteur, Paris
  • ClockThursday 20 November 2025, 14:00-15:00
  • HouseBiffen Lecture theatre and Zoom.

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Host - Ritwick Sawarkar

Heritable traits have traditionally been attributed to mutations in germline DNA . However, emerging research reveals the pivotal role of epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and small RNAs in transmitting non-genetic information across generations. In our laboratory, we explore the role of small RNAs in epigenetic inheritance using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. In my talk, I will present our findings, emphasizing the remarkable ability of small RNAs to transmit traits across generations. I provide a case study of small RNAs that progressively reduce fertility in subsequent worm generations and delve into the underlying molecular mechanisms facilitating their transgenerational transmission. Moreover, I will present recent results on the intriguing phenomenon of small RNAs migrating from the soma to the germline, enabling the inheritance of environmentally acquired information and stress resilience.

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