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.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 19 |
Pages (from-to) | 1755-1764 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISSN | 0960-9822 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
ID: 43544080