New knowledge on the origin of domestication genes in goats

Journal article on the origin of domestication genes in goats. One introgressed genomic region with a strong signature of selection harbors the MUC6 gene. Further experiments reveal that the nearly fixed allele of MUC6 confers an enhanced immune resistance to gastrointestinal pathogens, suggesting i...

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Autor principal: CGIAR Research Program on Livestock
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/123399
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Sumario:Journal article on the origin of domestication genes in goats. One introgressed genomic region with a strong signature of selection harbors the MUC6 gene. Further experiments reveal that the nearly fixed allele of MUC6 confers an enhanced immune resistance to gastrointestinal pathogens, suggesting its advantage in modern goat breeding.