RNA m6A demethylase ALKBH4 governs whitefly development
Jing Yang, Chao Wang, Peipan Gong, Chao He, Buli Fu, Shaonan Liu, Xuegao Wei, Cheng Yin, Mingjiao Huang, Tianhua Du, Jinjin Liang, Xuguo Joe Zhou, Ralf Nauen, Youjun Zhang, Chris Bass, Xin Yang
This study identifies ALKBH4 as an m6A demethylase in whiteflies, showing its role in reversing mRNA methylation and regulating development.
bioRxiv · Aug 10, 2026 · PreprintZoology