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February 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” The CORT, FGF5, and CD36 genes are crucial for the cold weather adaptation of Yanbian cattle.
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Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.