Behind the paper: Genetics and ontogeny are key factors influencing thermal resilience in a culturally and economically important bivalve

This ‘Behind the Paper’ article by Dr Natalí Delorme published in Nature – Scientific reports, discusses how both genetics and ontogeny (life-stage) influence the thermal tolerance of the endemic New Zealand green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus), which has been selectively bred for more than two decades, allowing research scientists to access a unique biological resource.