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The goose genome sequence leads to insights into the evolution of waterfowl and susceptibility to fatty liver.
Genome biology - 6 May 2015
Lu Lizhi, Chen Yan, Wang Zhuo, Li Xiaofeng, Chen Weihu, Tao Zhengrong, Shen Junda, Tian Yong, Wang Deqian, Li Guoqin, Chen Li, Chen Fang, Fang Dongming, Yu Lili, Sun Yudong, Ma Yong, Li Jinjun, Wang Jun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Geese were domesticated over 6,000 years ago, making them one of the first domesticated poultry. Geese are capable of rapid growth, disease resistance, and high liver lipid storage capacity, and can be easily fed coarse fodder. Here, we sequence and analyze the whole-genome sequence of an economically important goose breed in China and compare it with that of terrestrial bird species. RESULTS: A draft...
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