Age-driven miR-29 trades youthful plasticity for epigenetic fidelity
Ilaria Craparotta, Maria Chiara Barbera, Giada Andrea Cassanmagnago, Anna Chiara Salvatore, Alisia Sallemi, Luca Guarrera, Arianna Vallerga, Marco Bolis
This study identifies miR-29 as a key regulator of age-related epigenetic changes, showing it promotes fidelity but reduces plasticity in methylome maintenance and adaptation.
bioRxiv · Oct 23, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology