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Multi-breed genome-wide association study reveals novel loci associated with the weight of internal organs.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 17 Nov 2015
He Yuna, Li Xinjian, Zhang Feng, Su Ying, Hou Lijuan, Chen Hao, Zhang Zhiyan, Huang Lusheng
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BACKGROUND: Recently, many genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been conducted to understand the genetic architecture of economic important traits in farm animals. Pig is widely used as a biomedical animal model for its similarity with humans in terms of organ formation and disease mechanisms. Moreover, understanding the mechanisms that underlie the development of internal organs will impact the productive...
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