Project description:Genetic and environmental variation are key contributors during organism development, but the influence of minor perturbations or noise is difficult to assess. This study focuses on the stochastic variation in allele-specific expression that persists through cell divisions in the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). We investigated the blood transcriptome of five wild monozygotic quadruplets over time to explore the influence of developmental stochasticity on gene expression. We identify an enduring signal of autosomal allelic variability that distinguishes individuals within a quadruplet despite their genetic similarity. This stochastic allelic variation, akin to X-inactivation but broader, provides insight into non-genetic influences on phenotype. The presence of stochastically canalized allelic signatures represents a novel axis for characterizing organismal variability, complementing traditional approaches based on genetic and environmental factors. We also developed a model to explain the inconsistent penetrance associated with these stochastically canalized allelic expressions. By elucidating mechanisms underlying the persistence of allele-specific expression, we enhance understanding of development's role in shaping organismal diversity.
Project description:Transcription profiling by high throughput sequencing along three longitudinal sections of six stages during tomato fruit development
Project description:We report the gene expression profile of human endometriual stromal cells and armadillo endometrial samples We report the gene expression profile of human endometriual stromal cells and armadillo endometrial samples generated with Illumina GA2
Project description:Arabidopsis has two genes, Arabidillo-1 and -2, related to animal Armadillo/ beta-catenin (Coates, 2003). Armadillo/beta-catenin directly activates the expression of developmental and cell proliferation genes, and also independently regulates cell-cell adhesion. Arabidillo proteins are nuclear and promote lateral root development.
Project description:Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling of DNA extracted from dried blood spots from preterm and term subjects using longitudinal samples collected at birth and 18 years of age. Infinium HM450 arrays were used to measure methylation at 347,789 autosomal CpGs. DNA was analysed from individuals at birth and 18-years and included 12 preterm and 12 term controls. Bisulphite converted DNA from the 48 samples were hybridised to the Illumina Infinium 450K Human Methylation Beadchip
