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Comparative Transcriptome and Gene-Editing Analyses Reveal the Molecular Mechanism of Albinism in the Taiwanese Loach.
Marine biotechnology (New York, N.Y.) - 11 May 2026
Li Rongyun, Bai Xiaohui, Cao Xiaojuan, Hao Shuang, Liu Keming, Luo Zhang, Gao Jian, Wang Yaoxin, Zhang Yunbang, Ma Lin, Jiang Jufeng
Abstract excerpt
The Taiwanese loach (Paramisgurnus dabryanus ssp. Taiwanese), known for its nutritional and ornamental qualities, exhibits a rare form of albinism. Specifically, certain individuals display golden-pink eyes and a golden-red body color devoid of blotches, thereby attracting consumers. However, the principal genes regulating this phenotype remain unidentified. Consequently, this study conducted a transcriptome...
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