Genome-wide and caste-specific DNA methylomes of the ants Camponotus floridanus and Harpegnathos saltator
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Ant societies comprise individuals belonging to different castes characterized by specialized morphologies and behaviors. Because ant embryos can follow different developmental trajectories, epigenetic mechanisms must play a role in caste determination. Ants have a full set of DNA methyltransferases and their genomes contain methylcytosine. To determine the relationship between DNA methylation and phenotypic plasticity in ants, we obtained and compared the genome-wide methylomes of different castes and developmental stages of Camponotus floridanus and Harpegnathos saltator.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Current Biology |
Vol/bind | 22 |
Udgave nummer | 19 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1755-1764 |
Antal sider | 10 |
ISSN | 0960-9822 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2012 |
ID: 43544080