Genomic Convergence in Hibernating Mammals Elucidates the Genetics of Metabolic Regulation in the Hypothalamus
Elliott Ferris, Josue D. Gonzalez Murcia, Adriana Cristina Rodriguez, Susan Steinwand, Cornelia Stacher Hörndli, Dimitri Tränkner, Pablo J Maldonado-Catala, Christopher J. Gregg
The paper identifies convergent cis-regulatory elements in hibernators and homeotherms that underlie metabolic responses to fasting and refeeding.
Science · Jul 31, 2025Peer-reviewedGenomics