DNA methylation in insects: on the brink of the epigenomic era
DNA methylation plays an important role in gene regulation in animals. However, the
evolution and function of DNA methylation has only recently emerged as the subject of …
evolution and function of DNA methylation has only recently emerged as the subject of …
Stochastic developmental variation, an epigenetic source of phenotypic diversity with far-reaching biological consequences
G Vogt - Journal of Biosciences, 2015 - Springer
This article reviews the production of different phenotypes from the same genotype in the
same environment by stochastic cellular events, nonlinear mechanisms during patterning …
same environment by stochastic cellular events, nonlinear mechanisms during patterning …
[HTML][HTML] The locust genome provides insight into swarm formation and long-distance flight
Locusts are one of the world's most destructive agricultural pests and represent a useful
model system in entomology. Here we present a draft 6.5 Gb genome sequence of Locusta …
model system in entomology. Here we present a draft 6.5 Gb genome sequence of Locusta …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular traces of alternative social organization in a termite genome
Although eusociality evolved independently within several orders of insects, research into
the molecular underpinnings of the transition towards social complexity has been confined …
the molecular underpinnings of the transition towards social complexity has been confined …
The genome of the fire ant Solenopsis invicta
Ants have evolved very complex societies and are key ecosystem members. Some ants,
such as the fire ant Solenopsis invicta, are also major pests. Here, we present a draft …
such as the fire ant Solenopsis invicta, are also major pests. Here, we present a draft …
Molecular signatures of plastic phenotypes in two eusocial insect species with simple societies
S Patalano, A Vlasova, C Wyatt… - Proceedings of the …, 2015 - National Acad Sciences
Phenotypic plasticity is important in adaptation and shapes the evolution of organisms.
However, we understand little about what aspects of the genome are important in facilitating …
However, we understand little about what aspects of the genome are important in facilitating …
[HTML][HTML] The First Myriapod Genome Sequence Reveals Conservative Arthropod Gene Content and Genome Organisation in the Centipede Strigamia maritima
Myriapods (eg, centipedes and millipedes) display a simple homonomous body plan relative
to other arthropods. All members of the class are terrestrial, but they attained terrestriality …
to other arthropods. All members of the class are terrestrial, but they attained terrestriality …
The evolution of invertebrate gene body methylation
DNA methylation of transcription units (gene bodies) occurs in the genomes of many animal
and plant species. Phylogenetic persistence of gene body methylation implies biological …
and plant species. Phylogenetic persistence of gene body methylation implies biological …
[HTML][HTML] Considering maternal dietary modulators for epigenetic regulation and programming of the fetal epigenome
A Chango, IP Pogribny - Nutrients, 2015 - mdpi.com
Fetal life is characterized by a tremendous plasticity and ability to respond to various
environmental and lifestyle factors, including maternal nutrition. Identification of the role of …
environmental and lifestyle factors, including maternal nutrition. Identification of the role of …
[HTML][HTML] Maternal factors that induce epigenetic changes contribute to neurological disorders in offspring
It is well established that the regulation of epigenetic factors, including chromatic
reorganization, histone modifications, DNA methylation, and miRNA regulation, is critical for …
reorganization, histone modifications, DNA methylation, and miRNA regulation, is critical for …