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The association between glutamine repeats in the androgen receptor gene and personality traits in dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius).
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Ramadan Sherif, Nowier Amira M, Hori Yusuke, Inoue-Murayama Miho
Abstract excerpt
Temperament traits such as fearfulness are important as they define an animal's responses to its environment and handling. The increasing automation of daily tasks and growing population limits contact between camels and humans. Such limitations contribute to fear of humans and changes in physical environment. Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) and androgen receptor (AR) genes are important candidates associated with...
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