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Integrated Genome-wide association and hypothalamus eQTL studies indicate a link between the circadian rhythm-related gene PER1 and coping behavior.
Scientific reports - 5 Nov 2015
Ponsuksili Siriluck, Zebunke Manuela, Murani Eduard, Trakooljul Nares, Krieter Joachim, Puppe Birger, Schwerin Manfred, Wimmers Klaus
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Animal personality and coping styles are basic concepts for evaluating animal welfare. Struggling response of piglets in so-called backtests early in life reflects their coping strategy. Behavioral reactions of piglets in backtests have a moderate heritability, but their genetic basis largely remains unknown. Here, latency, duration and frequency of struggling attempts during one-minute backtests were repeatedly...
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