Transcriptomic Signatures Suggest Epigenetic Programming of Molecular Defense in Biochar-Exposed Formica japonica
Sha Liu, Thora Lieke, Christian E.W. Steinberg, Bo Pan
The paper reanalyzes transcriptomic data to show that biochar exposure primes Formica japonica ants epigenetically, enhancing their resilience to environmental stressors.
bioRxiv · Nov 2, 2026 · PreprintEcology