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Systematic Selection Signature Analysis of Chinese Gamecocks Based on Genomic and Transcriptomic Data.
International journal of molecular sciences - 20 Mar 2023
Ren Xufang, Guan Zi, Zhao Xiurong, Zhang Xinye, Wen Junhui, Cheng Huan, Zhang Yalan, Cheng Xue, Liu Yuchen, Ning Zhonghua, Qu Lujiang
Abstract excerpt
Selection pressures driven by natural causes or human interference are key factors causing genome variants and signatures of selection in specific regions of the genome. Gamecocks were bred for cockfighting, presenting pea-combs, larger body sizes, stronger limbs, and higher levels of aggression than other chickens. In this study, we aimed to explore the genomic differences between Chinese gamecocks and...
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