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Genetic Analysis of Local Sheep from the Southern Taklamakan Desert
Jim Crocker
12th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Tarim University studied sheep breeds from the southern margin of the Taklamakan Desert to understand their genetic diversity and adaptability
- They identified 32 genes under positive selection related to wool development, desert adaptability, disease resistance, reproduction, and high-altitude survival
- The findings offer valuable genetic resources for breeding programs to enhance sheep resilience to extreme environments and climate change
GeneticsAnimal ScienceEvolution
References
Main Study
1) Population structure and selection signal analysis of indigenous sheep from the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert
Published 9th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10581-y
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