Leaving histone unturned for epigenetic inheritance

Post-translational modifications in histones play important roles in regulating chromatin structure and gene expression programs, and the modified histones can be passed on to subsequent generations as an epigenetic memory. The fission yeast has been a great model organism for studying histone modifications in heterochromatin assembly and epigenetic inheritance. Here, we review findings in this organism that cemented the idea of chromatin-based inheritance and highlight recent studies that reveal the role of histone turnover in regulating this process.

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Post-translational modifications in histones are crucial for regulating chromatin structure and gene expression, and can be inherited as epigenetic memory. The fission yeast has been a valuable model organism for studying histone modifications in heterochromatin assembly and inheritance, highlighting the role of histone turnover in this process.