DNA methylation is an important epigenetic modification. However, the regulations and
functions of insect intragenic DNA methylation remain unknown. Here, we demonstrate that …

Background Methylation of cytosines in DNA (5mC methylation) is a major epigenetic
modification that modulates gene expression and constitutes the basis for mechanisms …

Seasonal environmental fluctuations provide formidable challenges for living organisms,
especially small ectotherms such as butterflies. A common strategy to cope with harsh …

Following pathogen attack in a host, widespread changes are induced in the host's gene
expression, in particular those involved in the immune system, growth and survival …

Cell division and differentiation after egg fertilization are critical steps in the development of
embryos from single cells to multicellular individuals and are regulated by DNA methylation …

Earthworms are well-established model organisms for testing the effects of heavy metal
pollution. How DNA methylation affects cadmium (Cd) detoxification processes such as the …

Background DNA methylation, as an essential epigenetic modification found in mammals
and plants, has been implicated to play an important role in insect reproduction. However …

The transition between morphologically distinct phenotypes during complete metamorphosis
in holometabolous insects is accompanied by fundamental transcriptional reprogramming …

DNA methylation has been proven to play roles in regulating gene expression, cell fate,
disease determination, and chromatin architecture organization in mammals and plants, and …

The cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis, is an invasive pest that can cause massive
damage to many host plants of agricultural importance. P. solenopsis is highly polyphagous …