January 2026 in “Animal Advances” Genes linked to coat color and fiber length in Chinese goats were identified.
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June 2024 in “Animals” Genes like MC1R, TYR, MITF, ASIP, and KIT determine horse and donkey coat colors and affect breeding and health.
June 2023 in “Animal Bioscience” Vimentin and transthyretin proteins are linked to black coat color in sheep.
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November 2019 in “Genetics selection evolution” Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.
The gene Endothelin 3 makes mice's fur darker by increasing pigment cells and pigment levels.