As is the case with any metaphor, parental effects mean different things to different biologists—
from developmental induction of novel phenotypic variation to an evolved adaptation, and …

Carotenoids are among the most prevalent pigments used in animal signals and are also
important for a range of physiological functions. These concomitant roles have made …

Chick viability is known to be an important factor determining profitability of the poultry
industry. Chick embryo tissues contain a high proportion of highly polyunsaturated fatty …

Inflammation is a normal acute response of the immune system to pathogens and tissue
injury. However, chronic inflammation is known to play a significant role in the …

The emergence of safe and functional eggs for consumer acceptance has gained focus. The
production of carotenoid-enriched eggs has received attention due to its multifunctional …

Human-mediated biological exchange has had global social and ecological impacts. In sub-
Saharan Africa, several domestic and commensal animals were introduced from Asia in the …

The present study focuses on the differentiation of Deqingyuan (n= 90), Taihe (n= 90) and
crossbred (n= 90) black-boned silky fowl eggs based on chemometrics analysis of multi …

Early life experiences can be important in determining offspring phenotypes and may
influence interaction with the environment and hence health, welfare, and productivity. The …

The chicken egg is one of nature's flawlessly preserved biological products, recognized as
an excellent source of nutrients for humans. Selenium (Se) is an essential micro-element …

Lutein, a dihydroxycarotenoid, has antioxidant and immunomodulatory potential. Two 2× 2×
2 factorial designs examined effects of carotenoids during in ovo embryogenesis and, in the …