Royal jelly causes less DNA methylation in female honeybees. What affect does this have on gene expression? The Impact of Royal Jelly on Female Honeybee Gene Expression Through DNA Methylation

The Impact of Royal Jelly on Female Honeybee Gene Expression Through DNA Methylation

Royal jelly is an important food source for the development of female honeybees, containing a number of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Recent studies have demonstrated that royal jelly can have a significant impact on female honeybee DNA methylation, which can have important implications for gene expression. DNA methylation is an epigenetic process that involves the addition of methyl groups to the DNA molecule, which affects gene expression without changing the underlying genetic sequence. In female honeybees, royal jelly has been shown to reduce the amount of DNA methylation at certain genes, which can have a significant effect on gene expression (Liang et al., 2016; Vashishtha et al., 2021). This reduction in DNA methylation can have several effects on gene expression. First, it can reduce the amount of gene expression, which may lead to a decrease in the production of certain proteins or other molecules that are encoded by the gene. Second, it can increase the amount of gene expression, leading to increased production of molecules that are encoded by the gene. Finally, it can lead to expression of genes that are normally not expressed, which can lead to novel proteins or other molecules being produced (Liang et al., 2016; Vashishtha et al., 2021). Cont….