research Analysis of Long Non-Coding and Messenger RNA Expression Profiles in the Skin Tissue of Super Merino and Small-Tailed Han Sheep August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Key genes and RNAs related to hair growth in sheep were identified, aiding future breeding improvements.
research Analysis of LncRNA and mRNA Expression Profiles in Skin Tissues of Super Merino Sheep and Small-Tailed Han Sheep November 2023 Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
research Transcriptome meta-analysis reveals the hair genetic rules in six animal breeds and genes associated with wool fineness 10 citations , June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Different sheep breeds share similar genetic factors affecting wool fineness.