Histone modifications and DNA methylation act cooperatively in regulating symbiosis genes in the sea anemone Aiptasia

Abstract Background The symbiotic relationship between cnidarians and dinoflagellates is one of the most widespread endosymbiosis in our oceans and provides the ecological basis of coral reef ecosystems. Although many studies have been undertaken to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying these...

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Main Authors: Kashif Nawaz, Maha J. Cziesielski, Kiruthiga G. Mariappan, Guoxin Cui, Manuel Aranda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-022-01469-y