Abstract
Seasonal adaptation in animals is a complex process that involves genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. The present review explores recent studies on epigenetic mechanisms implicated in seasonal adaptation in animals. The review is divided into three main sections, each focusing on a different epigenetic mechanism: DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNA. Additionally, the review delves into the current understanding of how these epigenetic factors contribute to the regulation of circadian and seasonal cycles. Understanding these molecular mechanisms provides the first step in deciphering the complex interplay between genetics, epigenetics, and the environment in driving seasonal adaptation in animals. By exploring these mechanisms, a better understanding of how animals adapt to changing environmental conditions can be achieved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 565-574 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology |
Volume | 210 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 11 Sep 2023 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Author(s) 2023.
Keywords
- DNA methylation
- Epigenetics
- Histone modifications
- Photoperiodism
- Seasonal timing
- ncRNA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Physiology
- Animal Science and Zoology
- Behavioral Neuroscience