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Genome-Wide Association Analysis of Hippocampal Neuroplasticity as an Indicator of Stress Responsiveness in Laying Hens (Gallus gallus domesticus).
Animal genetics - 1 Oct 2026
Neuert Lindsay, Osborne Vern, Armstrong Elena A, Pértille Fábio, Bosagna Carlos Guerrero, Boswell Timothy, Smulders Tom V, Baes Christine F, Makanjuola Bayode O
Abstract excerpt
Environmental stressors in commercial poultry systems can negatively affect bird welfare, although individuals vary considerably in their responses. Neuroplasticity within the hippocampus, measured through the density of doublecortin-positive (DCX+) neurons, provides a potential biomarker of stress experience in laying hens. However, the genetic basis underlying variation in this biomarker remains poorly...
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- Animals
- Chickens
- Female
- Neuronal Plasticity
- Hippocampus
- Genome-Wide Association Study
