Ecological diversification of sea catfishes is accompanied by genome-wide signatures of positive selection
Habitat transitions have shaped the evolutionary trajectory of many clades. Sea catfishes
(Ariidae) have repeatedly undergone ecological transitions, including colonizing freshwaters …
(Ariidae) have repeatedly undergone ecological transitions, including colonizing freshwaters …
Hypothalamic expression analysis of m6A RNA methylation associated genes suggests a potential role of epitranscriptomics in sexual maturation of Atlantic salmon
Better understanding the molecular processes contributing to variation in maturation timing
is important for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture, as early maturation causes …
is important for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture, as early maturation causes …
Transcriptome analyses of betta fish (Betta splendens) provide novel insights into fin regeneration and color-related genes
Y Zhang, Y Mei, A Cao, S Li, C He, L Song, J Gao… - Gene, 2023 - Elsevier
The betta fish (Betta splendens), an important ornamental fish, has well-developed and
colorful fins. After fin amputation, betta fish can easily regenerate fins similar to the originals …
colorful fins. After fin amputation, betta fish can easily regenerate fins similar to the originals …
Divergence in larval jaw gene expression reflects differential trophic adaptation in haplochromine cichlids prior to foraging
Background Understanding how variation in gene expression contributes to morphological
diversity is a major goal in evolutionary biology. Cichlid fishes from the East African Great …
diversity is a major goal in evolutionary biology. Cichlid fishes from the East African Great …
Gene expression profiling suggests differences in molecular mechanisms of fin elongation between cichlid species
Comparative analyses of gene regulation inform about the molecular basis of phenotypic
trait evolution. Here, we address a fin shape phenotype that evolved multiple times …
trait evolution. Here, we address a fin shape phenotype that evolved multiple times …
Transcriptional study of appetite regulating genes in the brain of zebrafish (Danio rerio) with impaired leptin signalling
The hormone leptin is a key regulator of body weight, food intake and metabolism. In
mammals, leptin acts as an anorexigen and inhibits food intake centrally by affecting the …
mammals, leptin acts as an anorexigen and inhibits food intake centrally by affecting the …
A pituitary gene network linking vgll3 to regulators of sexual maturation in male Atlantic salmon
EP Ahi, M Sinclair-Waters, I Donner… - … and Physiology Part A …, 2023 - Elsevier
Age at maturity is a key life history trait and a significant contributor to life history strategy
variation. The maturation process is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, but …
variation. The maturation process is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, but …
Transcriptomics unravels molecular players shaping dorsal lip hypertrophy in the vacuum cleaner cichlid, Gnathochromis permaxillaris
Background Teleosts display a spectacular diversity of craniofacial adaptations that often
mediates ecological specializations. A considerable amount of research has revealed …
mediates ecological specializations. A considerable amount of research has revealed …
Molecular mechanisms underlying nuchal hump formation in dolphin cichlid, Cyrtocara moorii
East African cichlid fishes represent a model to tackle adaptive changes and their
connection to rapid speciation and ecological distinction. In comparison to bony craniofacial …
connection to rapid speciation and ecological distinction. In comparison to bony craniofacial …
Transcriptional study reveals a potential leptin-dependent gene regulatory network in zebrafish brain
The signal mediated by leptin hormone and its receptor is a major regulator of body weight,
food intake and metabolism. In mammals and many teleost fish species, leptin has an …
food intake and metabolism. In mammals and many teleost fish species, leptin has an …