Daily temporal homeostasis in the coral Acropora digitifera
The study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the daily fluctuations in gene expression at a transcript level in the coral Acropora digitifera and create a comprehensive map of the biological processes that occur under natural environmental conditions. The coral is a key organism in marine ecosy...
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| author | Yaeli Rosenberg Tirza Doniger Sarit Lampert Frederic Sinniger Saki Harii Oren Levy |
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| description | The study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the daily fluctuations in gene expression at a transcript level in the coral Acropora digitifera and create a comprehensive map of the biological processes that occur under natural environmental conditions. The coral is a key organism in marine ecosystems, and understanding its physiology and the adaptation mechanisms it uses to cope with daily environmental changes is vital for its survival and the preservation of coral reefs. The study’s results showed that certain genes in the coral exhibit specific patterns of expression at different times of the day. These genes play critical roles in regulating a wide range of physiological and behavioral processes, such as metabolism, development, and DNA damage repair. During the day, the coral expends energy on growth and development, and these genes are actively involved in these processes. On the other hand, at night, the coral’s focus shifts toward repair and recovery. The genes that are active during this period are involved in processes like DNA repair, hypoxia response, and transcription. This is a crucial time for the coral, as it’s exposed to a range of environmental stressors that can damage its DNA and impact its overall health. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the cyclic regulatory processes that help the coral adapt to daily external variations and sustain its physiology. It highlights the importance of understanding the daily rhythms of gene expression in marine organisms and the role they play in maintaining the health of coral reefs. This research can be used to develop strategies to preserve coral reefs and mitigate the effects of environmental changes on coral physiology. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0c48bc8921f44794887801ad48e993082023-05-05T05:44:53ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452023-05-011010.3389/fmars.2023.11494901149490Daily temporal homeostasis in the coral Acropora digitiferaYaeli Rosenberg0Tirza Doniger1Sarit Lampert2Frederic Sinniger3Saki Harii4Oren Levy5Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, IsraelMina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, IsraelMina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, IsraelTropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, Motobu, JapanTropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, Motobu, JapanMina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, IsraelThe study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the daily fluctuations in gene expression at a transcript level in the coral Acropora digitifera and create a comprehensive map of the biological processes that occur under natural environmental conditions. The coral is a key organism in marine ecosystems, and understanding its physiology and the adaptation mechanisms it uses to cope with daily environmental changes is vital for its survival and the preservation of coral reefs. The study’s results showed that certain genes in the coral exhibit specific patterns of expression at different times of the day. These genes play critical roles in regulating a wide range of physiological and behavioral processes, such as metabolism, development, and DNA damage repair. During the day, the coral expends energy on growth and development, and these genes are actively involved in these processes. On the other hand, at night, the coral’s focus shifts toward repair and recovery. The genes that are active during this period are involved in processes like DNA repair, hypoxia response, and transcription. This is a crucial time for the coral, as it’s exposed to a range of environmental stressors that can damage its DNA and impact its overall health. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the cyclic regulatory processes that help the coral adapt to daily external variations and sustain its physiology. It highlights the importance of understanding the daily rhythms of gene expression in marine organisms and the role they play in maintaining the health of coral reefs. This research can be used to develop strategies to preserve coral reefs and mitigate the effects of environmental changes on coral physiology.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1149490/fullcoral reefsbiological clockgene expressioncircadianhomeostasis |
| spellingShingle | Yaeli Rosenberg Tirza Doniger Sarit Lampert Frederic Sinniger Saki Harii Oren Levy Daily temporal homeostasis in the coral Acropora digitifera Frontiers in Marine Science coral reefs biological clock gene expression circadian homeostasis |
| title | Daily temporal homeostasis in the coral Acropora digitifera |
| title_full | Daily temporal homeostasis in the coral Acropora digitifera |
| title_fullStr | Daily temporal homeostasis in the coral Acropora digitifera |
| title_full_unstemmed | Daily temporal homeostasis in the coral Acropora digitifera |
| title_short | Daily temporal homeostasis in the coral Acropora digitifera |
| title_sort | daily temporal homeostasis in the coral acropora digitifera |
| topic | coral reefs biological clock gene expression circadian homeostasis |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1149490/full |
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