Web6 jan. 2015 · Here, we report the sequencing and analysis of the genome of the bowhead whale, a species of the right whale family Balaenidae that lives in Arctic and sub-Arctic … Web7 sep. 2024 · Here we use evolutionary genomics and comparative experimental biology to explore the mechanisms by which Bowhead whales ( Balaena mysticetus ), which can live at least 211 years, evolved their extremely long lifespans. We found that the Bowhead whale genome encodes a species-specific retroduplicated CDKN2C (p18INK4C) gene ( …
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Web5 jan. 2015 · Scientists at the University of Liverpool have sequenced the genome of the bowhead whale, estimated to live for more than 200 years with low incidence of disease. … WebThe bowhead whale is endemic to Arctic and subarctic waters. Its global population is currently divided into five different management stocks: Bering–Chukchi–Beaufort Seas (BCB), Hudson Bay–Foxe Basin, Davis … jen j cummiskey
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Web2 sep. 2024 · Bowhead Whale Genome Resource . A high-coverage genome of the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), the longest-lived mammal. Evolution . Analyses using the AnAge database to study the evolution of longevity and ageing in vertebrate lineages. Ageing Changes. Digital Ageing Atlas . WebThe bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) ... The whale's genome may also reveal physiological adaptations such as having low metabolic rates compared to other mammals. Changes in the gene UCP1, a gene involved in thermoregulation, can explain differences in the metabolic rates in cells. Web17 nov. 2024 · Bowhead whales are a good indicator species of arctic change because they react to annual environmental perturbations, especially those influencing prey availability, … jenjen1610