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The genetics of skeletal muscle disorders in horses.
Annual review of animal biosciences - 1 Jan 2015
Mickelson James R, Valberg Stephanie J
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Horses are remarkable athletes and a fascinating species in which to study the genetic bases of athletic performance, skeletal muscle biology, and neuromuscular disease. Genetic selection in horses has resulted in many breeds that possess anatomical, physiological, and metabolic variations linked to speed, power, and endurance that are beginning to be defined at the molecular level. Along with the concentration...
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