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An allelic series at the EDNRB2 locus controls diverse piebalding patterns in the domestic pigeon.
PLoS genetics - 1 Oct 2023
Maclary Emily T, Wauer Ryan, Phillips Bridget, Brown Audrey, Boer Elena F, Samani Atoosa M, Shapiro Michael D
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Variation in pigment patterns within and among vertebrate species reflects underlying changes in cell migration and function that can impact health, reproductive success, and survival. The domestic pigeon (Columba livia) is an exceptional model for understanding the genetic changes that give rise to diverse pigment patterns, as selective breeding has given rise to hundreds of breeds with extensive variation in...
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