Integrative analysis of Iso-Seq and RNA-seq data reveals transcriptome complexity and differential isoform in skin tissues of different hair length Yak

    May 2024 in “ BMC Genomics
    Xuelan Zhou, Xiaoyun Wu, Chengfang Pei, Meilan He, Min Kyung Chu, Xian Guo, Chunnian Liang, Pengjia Bao, Ping Yan
    TLDR Different genes affect hair length in yaks.
    The study conducted an integrative analysis using Iso-Seq and RNA-seq data to explore the transcriptome complexity in the skin tissues of Tianzhu white yak with varying hair lengths. The research identified differential transcripts that contribute to the understanding of molecular mechanisms responsible for hair length variation in these yaks. This comprehensive analysis enhances the knowledge of genetic factors influencing hair growth, providing insights into the biological processes involved in hair length determination.
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