Publications by authors named "Ming-Yao Hao"
Mol Ecol Resour
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- - This study explored how biomineralization influences the development of shells and other exoskeletons, particularly in mollusks like the pearl oyster *Pinctada fucata marntensii*, to understand growth and size diversity.
- - Researchers conducted whole-genome resequencing on 878 wild and breeding pearl oysters to map the genetic factors behind controlled growth and ectopic biomineralization, revealing key interactions between insulin-like growth factor and transcription factors.
- - The study also highlighted the role of long noncoding RNAs and hormones in regulating shell growth, suggesting that similar genetic mechanisms might exist across various species including bivalves and mammals.
