In seasonal environments, timing of reproduction is a trait with important fitness
consequences, but we know little about the molecular mechanisms that underlie the …

Seasonal timing of reproduction is an important fitness trait in many plants and animals but
the underlying molecular mechanism for this trait is poorly known. DNA methylation is known …

Species with a circannual life cycle need to match the timing of their life history events to the
environment to maximize fitness. However, our understanding of how circannual traits such …

Early developmental conditions are known to have life-long effects on an individual's
behavior, physiology and fitness. In altricial birds, a majority of these conditions, such as the …

Background DNA methylation is likely a key mechanism regulating changes in gene
transcription in traits that show temporal fluctuations in response to environmental …

As environmental fluctuations are becoming more common, organisms need to rapidly adapt
to anthropogenic, climatic, and ecological changes. Epigenetic modifications and DNA …

Epigenetic changes associated with early life conditions are known to play a significant role
in shaping the adult phenotype. Studies of DNA methylation in wild animals are lacking, yet …

The environment experienced during early life is a crucial factor in the life of many
organisms. This early life environment has been shown to have profound effects on …

Urbanization represents a fierce driver of phenotypic change, yet the molecular mechanisms
underlying observed phenotypic patterns are poorly understood. Epigenetic changes are …

DNA methylation could shape phenotypic responses to environmental cues and underlie
developmental plasticity. Environmentally induced changes in DNA methylation during …