Imagine a single switch determining whether puberty begins at age 13 or 20 in humans. A study carried out at the University of Helsinki shows how a single gene in Atlantic salmon can dramatically influence the timing of puberty - a key factor for salmon life cycle and survival.
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#PubertySwitch #AtlanticSalmon #GeneResearch #UniversityOfHelsinki #EvolutionaryBiology
Helsingin Yliopisto
Salmon genes unlock secrets of puberty and evolution
A study carried out at the University of Helsinki shows how a single gene in Atlantic salmon can dramatically influence the timing of puberty - a key factor for salmon life cycle and survival.