Gene expression shifts in Emperor penguin adaptation to the extreme Antarctic environment
J. R. Paris, F. A. N. Fernandes, F. Pirri, S. Greco, M. Gerdol, A. Pallavicini, M. Benoiste, C. Cornec, L. Zane, B. Haas, C. Le Bohec, E. Trucchi
This study compares gene expression in Emperor and King penguins to identify adaptations to extreme Antarctic environments, finding key roles for muscle and liver in metabolism and regulatory shifts in the brain.
bioRxiv · Nov 29, 2023Evolutionary Biology