DIAPAUSE REGULATION

Advertisement
Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

How Silkworms Adjust to Seasons: The Role of a Tiny Protein

Silkworms, those fuzzy little creatures that spin shiny cocoons, have a clever way to handle changing seasons. They can pause their development, a process called diapause, when conditions aren't right. This pause is like a built-in survival strategy, helping them wait out harsh weather. Scientists

reading time less than a minute