Background Is it possible to construct an accurate and detailed subgene-level map of a
genome using bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) end sequences, a sparse marker map …

The linkage maps of sheep and goats are strikingly disparate in terms of
comprehensiveness. Since its inception in 1995, the sheep linkage map has been regularly …

Abstract Background The ovine Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) harbors clusters of
genes involved in overall resistance/susceptibility of an animal to infectious pathogens …

Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes in vertebrates are vital in defending against
pathogenic infections. To gain new insights into the evolution of MHC Class I (MHCI) genes …

Background The monotremes, represented by the duck-billed platypus and the echidnas,
are the most divergent species within mammals, featuring a flamboyant mix of reptilian …

Background The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a chromosomal region that
regulates immune responsiveness in vertebrates. This region is one of the most important for …

Determining the genomic organization of the Ovis aries (Ovar) major histocompatibility
complex class IIa region is essential for future functional studies related to antigen …

Background Giant panda is rare and endangered species endemic to China. The low rates
of reproductive success and infectious disease resistance have severely hampered the …

Pseudoautosomal regions (PARs) shared by avian Z and W sex chromosomes are typically
small homologous regions within which recombination still occurs and are hypothesized to …

This report describes single‐nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the sheep major
histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II and class III regions and provides insights into the …