As large-scale genomic studies have progressed, it has been revealed that a single
reference genome pattern cannot represent genetic diversity at the species level. While …

Background After domestication, the evolution of phenotypically-varied sheep breeds has
generated rich biodiversity. This wide phenotypic variation arises as a result of hidden …

The fat tail of sheep is an important organ that has evolved to adapt to extreme
environments. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying the fat tail phenotype remain …

Studies have demonstrated that structural variants (SV) play a substantial role in the
evolution of species and have an impact on Mendelian traits in the genome. However, unlike …

Long-read sequencing (LRS) facilitates both the genome assembly and the discovery of
structural variants (SVs). Here, we built a graph-based pig pangenome by incorporating 11 …

Docking the tails of lambs in long-tailed sheep breeds is a common practice worldwide. But
this practice is associated with pain. Breeding for a shorter tail could offer an alternative …

Dorper sheep (Ovis aries)(DPS), developed in the 1930s by crossing Dorset Horn and
Blackhead Persian sheep in South Africa, is a world-famous composite breed for mutton …

Limb loss shows recurrent phenotypic evolution across squamate lineages. Here, based on
three de novo-assembled genomes of limbless lizards from different lineages, we showed …

Structural variations (SVs), as a great source of genetic variation, are widely distributed in
the genome. SVs involve longer genomic sequences and potentially have stronger effects …

The study of the BMPRIB gene polymorphisms has become of great importance in sheep,
because it provides critical genetic tools to improve reproductive efficiency in ewes. The …