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Position, function of goat antibody genes identified Researchers overcome challenges of identifying and characterizing genes related to immune system of animals, including humans.
22/11/2017
Northern corn leaf blight genes identified in new study Resistance genes have been identified in corn, but fungal disease has found ways to get around corn plant’s defenses.
19/01/2018
Gene expression tied to dimorphism in chickens New study explores sex differences in expression of genes involved in control of food intake and bodyweight in chickens.
08/06/2018
Genes behind social behavior in chickens identified Five genes that affect sociality-related behavior in chickens have been identified by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden
15/05/2018
New cattle genes tied to feed efficiency Study pinpoints 19 genes linked with feed efficiency, which could help reduce carbon footprint of cattle farming.
09/09/2019
Genes identified that could lead to beef cattle improvement Researchers in Brazil identify 35 genes associated with reproduction, milk composition, growth, meat, carcass, health and body conformation traits in Gir cattle
28/11/2018
The genes that could help tilapia breeders prepare for more intensive production Two genes that might help tilapia producers to selectively breed fish that perform better under crowded conditions have been identified in a new study.
11/10/2019
New gene cloning method may speed development of rust-resistant crops Disease resistance genes from wild relatives could be used to engineer broad-spectrum resistance in domesticated crops.
12/04/2019
Double-stranded RNA against WSSV genes provides antiviral protection in shrimp Researchers explore solutions to major shrimp disease. At the end of the experiments, most of the animals treated with dsRNA against WSSV genes survived
09/01/2017
Study to investigate genetics of tying-up in horses, ponies While many forms of tying-up appear to have genetic component, gene or genes causing the disease have not yet been identified.
03/05/2019