High temperature-induced diapause transiently primes progeny for dauer formation in C. elegans.
Esteban Retamales, James Lee, Andrea Calixto
This study shows that high temperature-induced diapause in C. elegans temporarily enhances progeny dauer formation upon re-exposure to heat, while preserving reproductive capacity.
bioRxiv · Aug 28, 2026 · PreprintGenetics