daf-42 is an evolutionarily young gene essential for dauer development in Caenorhabditis elegans
Daisy S. Lim, Jun Kim, Wonjoo Kim, Nari Kim, Sang‐Hee Lee, Daehan Lee, Junho Lee
This study identifies daf-42 as an essential gene for dauer development in C. elegans, showing it is evolutionarily young and critical for survival under adverse conditions.
Genetics · May 22, 2023Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology