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Whole-genome resequencing reveals loci under selection during chicken domestication.
Nature - 25 Mar 2010
Rubin Carl-Johan, Zody Michael C, Eriksson Jonas, Meadows Jennifer R S, Sherwood Ellen, Webster Matthew T, Jiang Lin, Ingman Max, Sharpe Ted, Ka Sojeong, Hallböök Finn, Besnier Francois, Carlborg Orjan, Bed'hom Bertrand, Tixier-Boichard Michèle, Jensen Per, Siegel Paul, Lindblad-Toh Kerstin, Andersson Leif
Abstract excerpt
Domestic animals are excellent models for genetic studies of phenotypic evolution. They have evolved genetic adaptations to a new environment, the farm, and have been subjected to strong human-driven selection leading to remarkable phenotypic changes in morphology, physiology and behaviour. Identifying the genetic changes underlying these developments provides new insight into general mechanisms by which genetic...
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