Integrative Analysis of the Metabolome and Transcriptome Reveals the Mechanism Underlying Differences in Skin Development Between the New Zealand Rabbit and the Rex Rabbit

    September 2026 in “ Animals ”
    Bohao Zhao, Jiawei Cai, Ziyang Bai … Xinsheng Wu
    Studysummary This study found that Rex rabbits had significantly shorter fibre length and thinner fur compared to New Zealand White rabbits, and identified a gene-metabolite network that may influence fur quality and development.
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