Genome assembly and gene expression in the American black bear provides new insights into the renal response to hibernation.
Anuj Srivastava, Vishal Sarsani, Ian T. Fiddes, Susan Sheehan, Rita L. Seger, Mary E. Barter, Selena Neptune-Bear, Charlotte Lindqvist, Ron Korstanje
This study identifies 169 differentially expressed genes in black bear kidneys during hibernation, highlighting potential mechanisms for avoiding kidney damage.
DNA Research · Oct 4, 2018Peer-reviewedGenomics