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Convergent and divergent genetic changes in the genome of Chinese and European pigs.
Scientific reports - 17 Aug 2017
Wang Jing, Zou Huiying, Chen Lei, Long Xi, Lan Jing, Liu Wenjie, Ma Li, Wang Chao, Xu Xinyu, Ren Liming, Gu Zhenglong, Li Ning, Hu Xiaoxiang, Zhao Yaofeng, Zhao Yiqiang
Abstract excerpt
Since 10,000 BC, continuous human selection has led to intense genetic and phenotypic changes in pig (Sus scrofa) domestication. Through whole genome analysis of 257 individuals, we demonstrated artificial unidirectional and bidirectional selection as the primary force to shape the convergent and divergent changes between Chinese domestic pigs (CHD) and European domestic pigs (EUD). We identified 31 genes in...
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