Drivers of Plateau Adaptability in Cashmere Goats Revealed by Genomic and Transcriptomic Analyses

    August 2023 in “ BMC genomics ”
    Chunli Wu, Shengchao Ma, Bi Zhao … Xuefeng Fu
    Studysummary This study found that Tibetan cashmere goats have genetic adaptations that contribute to their finer cashmere, possibly enhancing their ability to withstand the cold climate of the Tibetan plateau, while identifying specific genes related to hair growth, pigmentation, and heart development.
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