To correctly transfer information, neuronal networks need to continuously adjust their
synaptic strength to extrinsic stimuli. This ability, termed synaptic plasticity, is at the heart of …

The Thoroughbred horse is a highly valued domestic animal population under strong
selection for athletic phenotypes. Here we present a high resolution genomics-based …

In this study, 796 male Duroc pigs were used to identify genomic regions controlling growth
traits. Three production traits were studied: food conversion ratio, days to 100 KG, and …

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is associated with spinal pain often leading to long-term
disability. However, the non-chondrodystrophic canine intervertebral disc is protected from …

Coral skeletons are materials composed of inorganic aragonitic fibres and organic
molecules including proteins, sugars and lipids that are highly organized to form a solid …

To understand genes, pathways, and networks related to puberty, we characterized the
transcriptome of two tissues: the pituitary gland and ovaries. Samples were harvested from …

With regard to potential applications of genomic selection in small numbered breeds, we
evaluated genomic models and focused on potential candidate gene annotations for weight …

This study was to explore potential SNP loci for reproductive traits in Chinese Holstein cattle
and identify candidate genes. Genome-wide Association Study based on mixed linear …

It is widely accepted that FAM20C functions as a Golgi casein kinase and has large numbers
of kinase substrates within the secretory pathway. It has been previously reported that …

By a bioinformatics approach, we have identified a novel cysteine knot protein member,
VWC2 (von Willebrand factor C domain containing 2) previously known as Brorin. Since …