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Fishing for the genetic basis of migratory behavior

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For many species, migrating at just the right time is essential for both survival and reproduction. A new study in salmon localizes a small genomic region associated with migration timing,… Click to show full abstract

For many species, migrating at just the right time is essential for both survival and reproduction. A new study in salmon localizes a small genomic region associated with migration timing, which in turn affects other physiological traits, suggesting that a seemingly complex suite of migration traits is linked by one "simple" phenotype.

Keywords: genetic basis; fishing genetic; basis migratory; migratory behavior

Journal Title: Cell
Year Published: 2021

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