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Structural variation and eQTL analysis in two experimental populations of chickens divergently selected for feather-pecking behavior.
Neurogenetics - 1 Jan 2023
Falker-Gieske Clemens, Bennewitz Jörn, Tetens Jens
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Feather pecking (FP) is a damaging nonaggressive behavior in laying hens with a heritable component. Its occurrence has been linked to the immune system, the circadian clock, and foraging behavior. Furthermore, dysregulation of miRNA biogenesis, disturbance of the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABAergic) system, as well as neurodevelopmental deficiencies are currently under debate as factors influencing the propensity...
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