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

Chicken is a major source of protein for the increasing human population and is useful for
research purposes. There are almost 1,600 distinct regional breeds of chicken across the …

The bones of chicken play an important role in supporting and protecting the body. The
growth and development of bones have a substantial influence on the health and production …

This study was designed to perform an association analysis and identify SNP markers
associated with production traits of Japanese quail using restriction-site-associated DNA …

Carcass merits are widely considered as economically important traits affecting beef
production in the beef cattle industry. However, the genetic basis of carcass traits remains to …

Background Elongases of very long chain fatty acids (ELOVLs), a family of first rate-limiting
enzymes in the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids, play an essential role in the biosynthesis …

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 …

Random samples from generation S 41 of the Virginia high and low 8-week body weight
lines formed the base population for producing a multigenerational reciprocal intercross …

Recent advances in the selective breeding of broilers and layers have made poultry
production one of the fastest‐growing industries. In this study, a transcriptome variant calling …

Breast muscle weight (BrW) is one of the most important economic traits in chicken, and
directional breeding for that results in both phenotypic and genetic changes. The Jingxing …