Genetic architecture drives seasonal onset of hibernation in the 13-lined ground squirrel
Katharine R. Grabek, Thomas F. Cooke, L. Elaine Epperson, Kaitlyn K. Spees, Gleyce Fonseca Cabral, Shirley C. Sutton, Dana K. Merriman, Sandy L. Martin, Carlos D. Bustamante
The paper identifies genetic loci associated with the seasonal onset of hibernation in 13-lined ground squirrels, finding high heritability and significant associations with genes involved in energy homeostasis and insulin signaling.
bioRxiv · Dec 2, 2017 · PreprintGenetics