Ryan J. Marina

Dec 17, 2023 | biorxiv.org | Tuo Zhang |Ryan J. Marina |Rab K Prinjha |Karen Adelman

AbstractExposure of unicellular or multicellular organisms to adverse environmental conditions, including nutrient deprivation, may induce a state of suspended animation or diapause. The diapause minimizes the organism's reliance on external energy sources and ensures survival. Among different forms of diapause, embryonic diapause, caused by a limited supply of nutrients to the growing embryos, is particularly challenging for the organism.