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Genomic signals on the X chromosome reveal local adaptations in Ethiopian cattle.
BMC genomics - 10 Apr 2026
Ayalew Wondossen, Tarekegn Getinet M, Xiaoyun Wu, Chu Min, Naboulsi Rakan, Tessema Tesfaye S, Bongcam-Rudloff Erik, Negussie Enyew, Ping Yan, Zhang Zhe
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BACKGROUND: In livestock, understanding the genetic basis of adaptation to the environment is essential for enhancing resilience to climate change and sustaining productivity in diverse environments. Indigenous Ethiopian cattle represent an ideal model for such studies, as they have evolved across a wide range of environments from the cool, oxygen-limited highlands to the hot, pathogen-rich lowlands. These...
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