Background Genetics studies in the porcine immune system have enhanced selection
practices for disease resistance phenotypes and increased the efficacy of porcine models in …

DNA methylation changes play essential roles in regulating the activities of genes involved
in immune responses. Understanding of variable DNA methylation linked to immune …

Somatic cloning has had a significant impact on the life sciences and is important in a variety
of processes, including medical research and animal production. However, the application …

Background Understanding the variation between well and poorly adapted cattle breeds to
local environments and pathogens is essential for breeding cattle with improved climate and …

Background DNA cytosine methylation is an important epigenetic modification that has
significant effects on a variety of biological processes in animals. Avian species hold a …

Background Differences in DNA methylation are known to contribute to the development of
immune-related disorders in humans but relatively little is known about how methylation …

Background Epigenetic changes such as cytosine (CpG) DNA methylations regulate gene
expression patterns in response to environmental cues including infections. Microbial …

Abstract Background Pigs (Sus scrofa) provide relevant biomedical models to dissect
complex diseases due to their anatomical, genetic, and physiological similarities with …

Changes to the epigenome, including those to DNA methylation, have been proposed as
mechanisms by which stress can induce long-term physiological changes in livestock …

DNA methylation is a crucial epigenetic modification involved in diverse biological
processes. There is significant phenotypic variance between Chinese indigenous and …