research Technical note: A comparison of DNA collection methods in cattle and yaks1
Nasal swabs are the best method for collecting DNA from cattle and yaks.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pelage cycle in blue fox(Alopex lagopus):A comparison between animals born early and late in the season
Blue foxes born later in the season have a slightly delayed fur growth cycle, but it catches up by mid-November.
research Genetics of Wool and Cashmere Fibre: Progress, Challenges, and Future Research
More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
research Transcriptome meta-analysis reveals the hair genetic rules in six animal breeds and genes associated with wool fineness
Different sheep breeds share similar genetic factors affecting wool fineness.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Anatomy of Sheep Hair Follicle Heterogeneity and Wool Curvature
The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
research The Complexity of the Ovine and Caprine Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
research Genomic Characterization of Quality Wool Traits in Spanish Merino Sheep
Key genes linked to wool quality in Spanish Merino sheep can improve fine wool production.
research Selection signatures of wool color in Gangba sheep revealed by genome-wide SNP discovery
Wool color in Gangba sheep is influenced by multiple genes and genetic mechanisms.
research RNA-Seq Reveals the Roles of Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in Cashmere Fiber Production Performance of Cashmere Goats in China
lncRNAs influence cashmere fiber traits like diameter and color in goats.
research Analysis of Copy Number Variation in the Whole Genome of Normal-Haired and Long-Haired Tianzhu White Yaks
CNVs influence hair length in Tianzhu white yaks.
research Expression analysis of KAP9.2 and Hoxc13 genes during different cashmere growth stages by qRT-PCR method
KAP9.2 and Hoxc13 genes are important for cashmere growth and vary in activity during different stages.
research Adult‐onset hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retrievers: a clinical and histological study
Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.
research Regulation of cashmere fineness traits by noncoding RNA in Jiangnan cashmere goats
Noncoding RNAs help determine cashmere quality in goats.
research Cataracts and strabismus associated with hand rearing using artificial milk formulas in Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris spp tigris) cubs
Tiger cubs fed artificial milk lacking certain amino acids developed eye problems and hair loss.
research A novel 22-bp InDel within FGF7 gene is significantly associated with growth traits in goat
A specific gene variation in goats is linked to better growth traits.
research Drivers of plateau adaptability in cashmere goats revealed by genomic and transcriptomic analyses
The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
research miRNA in regulation of skin and hair follicle development
miRNAs are key in skin and hair growth and maintenance.
research Single-Cell Sequencing Technology in Ruminant Livestock: Challenges and Opportunities
Single-cell sequencing can improve livestock health and productivity but faces challenges in precise cell analysis.
research A homozygous missense mutation in the fibroblast growth factor 5 gene is associated with the long-hair trait in Angora rabbits
A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
research Integrated analysis of miRNAs and mRNA profiling reveals the potential roles of miRNAs in sheep hair follicle development
Certain microRNAs are important for sheep hair follicle development and could help improve wool quality.
research Phosphorus Uptake and Growth of Wild-Type Barley and Its Root-Hairless Mutant Cultured in Buffered-and Non-Buffered-P Solutions
Root hairs are crucial for phosphorus uptake in barley under low-phosphorus conditions.
research Exploring Variation in Ovine KRTAP19-5 and Its Effect on Fine Wool Fibre Curvature in Chinese Tan Sheep
The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.
research Ovine KRT81 Variants and Their Influence on Selected Wool Traits of Commercial Value
KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
research Animal fibre: connecting science and production
Improving knowledge and practices in animal fibre production is crucial to meet market demands and potentially revive natural fibres.
research FGF20 Secreted From Dermal Papilla Cells Regulate the Proliferation and Differentiation of Hair Follicle Stem Cells in Fine‐Wool Sheep
FGF20 is essential for hair follicle stem cell growth and development in fine-wool sheep.
research Characterisation of Three Ovine KRTAP13 Family Genes and Their Association with Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep
An allele of the KRTAP13-2 gene may improve wool quality in sheep.
research LncRNA018392 promotes the proliferation of Liaoning cashmere goat skin fibroblasts by upregulating CSF1R through binding to SPI1
LncRNA018392 helps goat skin cells grow by increasing CSF1R.
research Identification of key modules and hub genes involved in regulating the feather follicle development of Wannan chickens using WGCNA
Certain genes are crucial for feather development in Wannan chickens.
research Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms in Chicken Feather Follicle Morphogenesis
The document concludes that various signaling pathways and genetic factors are crucial for chicken feather development, affecting poultry quality.
research Identification of Candidate Genes for Min Pig Villi Hair Traits by Genome-Wide Association of Copy Number Variation
Researchers found genes that may explain why some pigs grow winter hair, which could help breed cold-resistant pigs.