Whole-genome analyses point to new candidate genes underlying aestivation in amphibians
Leticia M. Ochoa‐Ochoa, Rebecca D. Tarvin
The paper identifies 323 genes with accelerated or decelerated evolutionary rates linked to aestivation in amphibians, including processes like ATP production and protein trafficking.
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology · Feb 18, 2026Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology