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Age estimation based on blood DNA methylation levels in brown bears.
Molecular ecology resources - 1 Aug 2023
Nakamura Shiori, Yamazaki Jumpei, Matsumoto Naoya, Inoue-Murayama Miho, Qi Huiyuan, Yamanaka Masami, Nakanishi Masanao, Yanagawa Yojiro, Sashika Mariko, Tsubota Toshio, Ito Hideyuki, Shimozuru Michito
Abstract excerpt
Age is an essential trait for understanding the ecology and management of wildlife. A conventional method of estimating age in wild animals is counting annuli formed in the cementum of teeth. This method has been used in bears despite some disadvantages, such as high invasiveness and the requirement for experienced observers. In this study, we established a novel age estimation method based on DNA methylation...
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