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Patterns of DNA Methylation in Development, Division of Labor and Hybridization in an Ant with Genetic Caste Determination
BACKGROUND: DNA methylation is a common regulator of gene expression, including acting as a regulator of developmental events and behavioral changes in adults. Using the unique system of genetic caste determination in Pogonomyrmex barbatus, we were able to document changes in DNA methylation during...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2012
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3411777/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22879983 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0042433 |