RNAseq analysis of field voles (Microtus agrestis)

The genotype of an individual is an important predictor of their immune function, and subsequently, their ability to stay fit and healthy. However, the same genotype, subjected to different environments, can also result in contrasting outcomes. The sexes represent two such different environments. Sexual dimorphism is widespread across the animal kingdom. Despite this, very little is known about the importance of sex for the expression of genotype in the context of health and disease. To investigate this, we combined data on genotype, immune gene expression, infection incidence and pedigree of individuals in a wild population of field voles (Microtus agrestis). The RNAseq dataset here contributed to this analysis.