Dynamic Evolution of Repetitive Elements and Chromatin States in <i>Apis mellifera</i> Subspecies

In this study, we elucidate the contribution of repetitive DNA sequences to the establishment of social structures in honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera</i>). Despite recent advancements in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the formation of honeybee castes, primarily associated...

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Main Authors: Nick Panyushev, Max Selitskiy, Vasilina Melnichenko, Egor Lebedev, Larisa Okorokova, Leonid Adonin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/1/89