Histone acetylation regulates the expression of genes involved in worker reproduction in the ant Temnothorax rugatulus

Abstract Background In insect societies, queens monopolize reproduction while workers perform tasks such as brood care or foraging. Queen loss leads to ovary development and lifespan extension in workers of many ant species. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms of this phenotypic plasticity...

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Main Authors: Marina Choppin, Barbara Feldmeyer, Susanne Foitzik
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a6420205237f4794a0de0ed1343b4689
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