Transcriptomics of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) reveals strong differential gene expression in response to host plant toxicity, but weak response to parasite infection
Wen-Hao Tan, Tarik Acevedo, Erica V. Harris, Tiffanie Y. Alcaide, James R. Walters, Mark D. Hunter, Nicole M. Gerardo, Jacobus C. de Roode
This study examines gene expression in monarch butterflies exposed to toxic and non-toxic milkweeds, finding strong responses to plant toxins but weak responses to parasite infection.
bioRxiv · Apr 25, 2019 · PreprintGenomics