Transcriptomic Signatures Suggest Epigenetic Programming of Molecular Defense in Biochar-Exposed Formica japonica
Previous transcriptomic analyses revealed that exposing the ant species Formica japonica to biochar induces a priming effect that is sustained under heavy metal stress and enhances the ants' resilience. Re-evaluation of the data shows that biochar exposure acts as an epigenetic switch, programming the ants' defense mechanisms and enhancing their resilience to various environmental stressors.…
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