Lifestyle in the sperm: there is growing evidence that epigenetic marks can be inherited. But what is the nature of the information they store and over how many generations do they prevail?

MeSH terms

• DNA Methylation / genetics
• Epigenesis, Genetic / genetics*
• Epigenesis, Genetic / physiology
• Humans
• Life Style*
• Male
• RNA Interference / physiology
• RNA, Small Interfering / genetics
• Spermatozoa / metabolism*
• Spermatozoa / physiology