DNA methylation differences during development distinguish sympatric morphs of Arctic charr

Arnar Pálsson, 25/03/2022

DNA methylation differences during development distinguish sympatric morphs of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus). Sebastien Matlosz, Benjamin Sigurgeirsson, Sigrídur Rut Franzdóttir, Arnar Pálsson, Zophonías O. Jónsson. (not on bioRxiv, second revision sent in).

Sebastien sent the revised manuscript again. Must say I am very excited about this study and its implications.

From the abstract.

  • The data revealed strong differences between developmental timepoints and between morphs (mainly along the benthic – limnetic axis), both at single CpG sites and in 1000bp-regions. Genes located close to differentially methylated CpG sites were involved in nucleosome assembly, TGF-β regulation, and cell matrix adhesion.