Publications by authors named "Johannes Paul Grobler"
Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses the importance of timing for survival and reproduction in birds, focusing on how they track seasonal changes and regulate behaviors through a genetic framework known as 'clock genes.'
- The field of migration genetics examines diverse migration behaviors by investigating candidate genes within the clock circuitry, such as Clock and Adcyap1, although results from studies have been inconsistent.
- A systematic review and comparative analysis of genetic data from 76 bird species revealed potential links between variations in clock genes and factors like migration timing and distance, suggesting a role in autumn migration behavior.
