Domestication and breeding have reshaped the genomic architecture of chicken, but the
retention and loss of genomic elements during these evolutionary processes remain …

A comprehensive characterization of regulatory elements in the chicken genome across
tissues will have substantial impacts on both fundamental and applied research. Here, we …

Background Uncovering the genetic architecture of economic traits in pigs is important for
agricultural breeding. However, high-density haplotype reference panels are unavailable in …

Exploring the genetic loci underlying economic traits is foundational for innovation in
modern animal breeding technology. Genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) have been …

Background Although the accumulation of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data has
accelerated the identification of mutations underlying complex traits, its impact on the …

Fast optimisation of farming practices is essential to meet environmental sustainability
challenges. Hologenomics, the joint study of the genomic features of animals and the …

The development of epigenetic maps, such as the ENCODE project in humans, provides
resources for gene regulation studies and a reference for research of disease-related …

Background Carcass traits are crucial characteristics of broilers. However, the underlying
genetic mechanisms are not well understood. In the current study, significant loci and major …

Background Chickens provide globally important livestock products. Understanding the
genetic and molecular mechanisms underpinning chicken economic traits is crucial for …

Background Growth traits are of great importance for poultry breeding and production and
have been the topic of extensive investigation, with many quantitative trait loci (QTL) …