Resequencing Analyses Revealed Genetic Diversity and Selection Signatures During Rabbit Breeding and Improvement

    March 2024 in “ Genes ”
    Kerui Xie, Chao Ning, Aiguo Yang … Xinzhong Fan
    Studysummary This study used whole-genome resequencing to analyze genetic diversity and selection in 17 rabbit breeds, identifying genes linked to traits like coat color and body size, which could inform breeding and conservation efforts.
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