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Genome-wide association study reveals the locus responsible for microtia in Valle del Belice sheep breed.
Animal genetics - 1 Dec 2018
Mastrangelo S, Sottile G, Sutera A M, Di Gerlando R, Tolone M, Moscarelli A, Sardina M T, Portolano B
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Microtia is a congenital deformity of the outer ear with phenotypes varying from a small auricle to total absence (anotia). The genetic basis is still poorly understood, and very few studies have been performed in sheep. Valle del Belice sheep is a breed showing microtia. The aim of this study was to identify the potential genomic regions involved in microtia in sheep. A total of 40 individuals, 20 with microtia...
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