High-throughput sequencing of small RNAs in Heliconius melpomene

ABSTRACT: Background: Heliconius butterflies are an excellent model system for studies of adaptive convergent and divergent phenotypic traits. Wing colour patterns are used as signals to both predators and potential mates and are inherited in a Mendelian manner. The underlying genetic mechanisms of pattern formation have been studied for many years and shed light on broad issues, such as the repeatability of evolution. In Heliconius melpomene, the yellow hindwing bar is controlled by the HmYb locus and several genes in this region show expression pattern differences across races. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression that have key roles in many biological processes, including development. It seems likely that miRNAs could act as downstream regulators of

ORGANISM(S): Heliconius melpomene melpomene

SUBMITTER: Simon Moxon 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-23292 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress