Convergent evolution of small molecule pheromones in Pristionchus nematodes

The small molecules that mediate chemical communication between nematodes—so-called ‘nematode-derived-modular-metabolites’ (NDMMs)—are of major interest because of their ability to regulate development, behavior, and life-history. Pristionchus pacificus nematodes produce an impressive diversity of s...

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Main Authors: Chuanfu Dong, Cameron J Weadick, Vincent Truffault, Ralf J Sommer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2020-04-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/55687