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April 2019 PMID 30697850

Co-inheritance of sea age at maturity and iteroparity in the Atlantic salmon vgll3 genomic region.

Tutku Aykanat, Mikhail Ozerov, Juha-Pekka Vähä, Panu Orell, Eero Niemelä, Jaakko Erkinaro, Craig R Primmer

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The discussions reflect curiosity and admiration for the salmon's remarkable spawning journey, illustrated through phrases like 'these death-defying salmon' and mentions of their reproductive strategies. The tone combines fascination with scientific explanations, such as genetics' role in life history traits with broader concerns about environmental issues like virus transmission, which indicate balanced engagement with the article’s findings and ecological implications.

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Most discussions show appreciation for the biological insights and reproductive behaviors of salmon highlighted in the publication.

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The focus on the salmon's life history traits and genetic factors sparks high curiosity and engagement among readers.

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The discussions have moderate significance, emphasizing ecological and genetic importance but without widespread calls for action.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the genetic relationship between sea age at maturity and the reproductive strategy of iteroparity in Atlantic salmon, focusing on the vgll3 gene region.
  • Researchers found that the early-maturing ggll3 genotype (EE) significantly increases the likelihood of surviving to reproduce more than once, with a strong genetic link between age at maturity and the ability to be iteroparous.
  • The findings suggest that genetic factors, like the vgll3 gene, influence multiple lifehistory traits simultaneously, which is important for understanding and predicting how salmon populations may evolve and respond to environmental changes.]
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SciShow
@SciShow · X

Salmon make a hardcore journey upstream just to reproduce, and it almost always ends with death. But some live to reproduce again, and more than once! https://t.co/ml9HFEy8Cj https://t.co/Eu9v7q7Bud

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Charles Ikenna
@CharlesIkenna23 · X

These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/zCZnCIt0dT via @YouTube

Jan 1, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,224 followers View post →
Michael Hall
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RT @CharlesIkenna23: These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/zCZnCIt0dT via @YouTube

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John P. Friel, Ph.D.
@friel · X

RT @SciShow: Salmon make a hardcore journey upstream just to reproduce, and it almost always ends with death. But some live to reproduce ag…

Dec 31, 2020 · 4 shares · 7,679 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Co-inheritance of sea age at maturity and iteroparity in the Atlantic salmon vgll3 genomic region https://t.co/mtAYc7mc1o #eurekamag https://t.co/ucgNBCTAIY

Feb 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,546 followers View post →
Society for Internet Blaseball Research
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RT @SciShow: Salmon make a hardcore journey upstream just to reproduce, and it almost always ends with death. But some live to reproduce ag…

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Peter Azak
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Just Liked on YouTube: These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/pcKhxl6ymS

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Michael Hall
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RT @CharlesIkenna23: These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/zCZnCIt0dT via @YouTube

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Charles Ikenna
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These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/zCZnCIt0dT via @YouTube

Jan 1, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,224 followers View post →
Cecile Braconnier
@braco001 · X

These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/XjN7ZimtNO via @YouTube

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Society for Internet Blaseball Research
@SIBROfficial · X

RT @SciShow: Salmon make a hardcore journey upstream just to reproduce, and it almost always ends with death. But some live to reproduce ag…

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LethaLeeFox
@LethaLeeFox2 · X

@SciShow Any comments on the virus spreading to Pacific salmon by the farm raised Atlantic salmon in fish farms in the British Columbia Area, some of the activist groups and BC officials seem to have different opinions? https://t.co/zmfrJEoUwl

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John P. Friel, Ph.D.
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RT @SciShow: Salmon make a hardcore journey upstream just to reproduce, and it almost always ends with death. But some live to reproduce ag…

Dec 31, 2020 · 4 shares · 7,679 followers View post →
Kitty
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These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/9Gfm2EuyT2 via @YouTube

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William Wallace
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RT @SciShow: Salmon make a hardcore journey upstream just to reproduce, and it almost always ends with death. But some live to reproduce ag…

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e-csce
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Dec 31, 2020 · 117 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/RVrbFB73In via @YouTube

Dec 31, 2020 · 2,572 followers View post →
Johannes Lüke
@JohannesSLueke · X

New video by SciShow: These Death-Defying Salmon Just Keep Spawning https://t.co/wWvyuiqvxw

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SciShow
@SciShow · X

Salmon make a hardcore journey upstream just to reproduce, and it almost always ends with death. But some live to reproduce again, and more than once! https://t.co/ml9HFEy8Cj https://t.co/Eu9v7q7Bud

Dec 31, 2020 · 24 likes · 4 shares · 115,324 followers View post →
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RT @EurekaMag: Co-inheritance of sea age at maturity and iteroparity in the Atlantic salmon vgll3 genomic region https://t.co/mtAYc7mc1o #e…

Feb 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 5,238 followers View post →
Science Alerts
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RT @EurekaMag: Co-inheritance of sea age at maturity and iteroparity in the Atlantic salmon vgll3 genomic region https://t.co/mtAYc7mc1o #e…

Feb 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,234 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Co-inheritance of sea age at maturity and iteroparity in the Atlantic salmon vgll3 genomic region https://t.co/mtAYc7mc1o #eurekamag https://t.co/ucgNBCTAIY

Feb 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,546 followers View post →