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Genetic analysis of rabbits identified key genes for traits like coat color, body size, and fertility.
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September 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Genetic risk for PCOS can affect children's growth, metabolism, and development from early life into adulthood.
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