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Genomic Analysis Shows Genetic Diversity and Evolution in Local Cattle
Greg Howard
6th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study analyzed the genomes of 49 modern cattle breeds and eight ancient East Asian samples to understand cattle genetic diversity
- Researchers identified five continental cattle groups based on genetic markers, with East Asian cattle showing three distinct ancestries
- Historic genetic mixing helped southern Chinese and Tibetan Plateau cattle adapt to their environments, gaining traits like heat tolerance and disease resistance
References
Main Study
1) Whole-genome sequencing reveals genomic diversity and selection signatures in Xia’nan cattle
Published 5th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10463-3
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