microRNA profiling in the Weddell seal suggests novel regulatory mechanisms contributing to diving adaptation

microRNA profiling in the Weddell seal suggests novel regulatory mechanisms contributing to diving adaptation

Abstract Background The Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) represents a remarkable example of adaptation to diving among marine mammals. This species is capable of diving > 900 m deep and remaining underwater for more than 60 min. A number of key physiological specializations have been identif...

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Main Authors: Luca Penso-Dolfin, Wilfried Haerty, Allyson Hindle, Federica Di Palma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
microRNA
Hypoxia
Deep diving
Marine mammals
Adaptation
Evolution
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-020-6675-0

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