Thanks! We do not exclude an additional role for modifications/heterogeneity. But our data suggests that levels are at least sufficient for the effects observed: direct (and presumably modification unspecific) depletion of R-proteins to a similar degree had the same effect on growth as maternal DR.
March 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thanks! We do not exclude an additional role for modifications/heterogeneity. But our data suggests that levels are at least sufficient for the effects observed: direct (and presumably modification unspecific) depletion of R-proteins to a similar degree had the same effect on growth as maternal DR.
In summary, we find that intergenerational control of core cellular machinery, such as the ribosome, can transmit information about the metabolic state from parent to offspring. This intergenerational control may prime offspring for their expected environmental conditions.
March 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In summary, we find that intergenerational control of core cellular machinery, such as the ribosome, can transmit information about the metabolic state from parent to offspring. This intergenerational control may prime offspring for their expected environmental conditions.