Amyloid/RNA Condensates with Germ Granule Characteristics Are Present in Rat Epididymal Spermatozoa and Exhibit Prion-Like Propagation Activity
Kimberly Garza, Uyen Tran, Roger B Sutton, Gail A Cornwall
The paper identifies germ granule-like amyloid/RNA condensates in rat epididymal spermatozoa that exhibit prion-like propagation activity, suggesting a non-Mendelian mechanism for transmitting environmental information to offspring.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology