Methods for MHC genotyping in non‐model vertebrates
W Babik - Molecular ecology resources, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) are considered a paradigm of
adaptive evolution at the molecular level and as such are frequently investigated by …
adaptive evolution at the molecular level and as such are frequently investigated by …
Practical and theoretical considerations for choice of a DNA sequence region in insect molecular systematics, with a short review of published studies using nuclear …
AVZ Brower, R Desalle - Annals of the Entomological Society of …, 1994 - academic.oup.com
Simon et al.(Simon, C., F. Frati, A. Beckenbach, B. Crespi, H. Liu & P. Flook. 1994. Evolution,
weighting, and phylogenetic utility of mitochondrial gene sequences and a compilation of …
weighting, and phylogenetic utility of mitochondrial gene sequences and a compilation of …
Major histocompatibility complex variation associated with juvenile survival and parasite resistance in a large unmanaged ungulate population (Ovis aries L.)
S Paterson, K Wilson… - Proceedings of the …, 1998 - National Acad Sciences
Antagonistic coevolution between hosts and parasites has been proposed as a mechanism
maintaining genetic diversity in both host and parasite populations. In particular, the high …
maintaining genetic diversity in both host and parasite populations. In particular, the high …
An autosomal genetic linkage map of the sheep genome.
AM Crawford, KG Dodds, AJ Ede, CA Pierson… - Genetics, 1995 - academic.oup.com
We report the first extensive ovine genetic linkage map covering 2070 cM of the sheep
genome. The map was generated from the linkage analysis of 246 polymorphic markers, in …
genome. The map was generated from the linkage analysis of 246 polymorphic markers, in …
Geographical partitioning of goat diversity in Europe and the Middle East
Thirty microsatellite markers were analysed in 1426 goats from 45 traditional or rare breeds
in 15 European and Middle Eastern countries. In all populations inbreeding was indicated …
in 15 European and Middle Eastern countries. In all populations inbreeding was indicated …
Male reproductive success in a promiscuous mammal: behavioural estimates compared with genetic paternity
DW Coltman, DR Bancroft, A Robertson… - Molecular …, 1999 - Wiley Online Library
Molecular techniques have enabled behavioural ecologists to reassess mating systems from
a genetic perspective. Studies of paternity frequently reveal that mating behaviour does not …
a genetic perspective. Studies of paternity frequently reveal that mating behaviour does not …
An ovine major histocompatibility complex DRB1 allele is associated with low faecal egg counts following natural, predominantly Ostertagia circumcincta infection
FW Schwaiger, D Gostomski, MJ Stear… - International journal for …, 1995 - Elsevier
Infection with Ostertagia circumcincta is a major constraint on sheep production in temperate
areas of the world. A potential control strategy is the use of genetically resistant sheep …
areas of the world. A potential control strategy is the use of genetically resistant sheep …
[HTML][HTML] Introgression from domestic goat generated variation at the major histocompatibility complex of alpine ibex
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a crucial component of the vertebrate
immune system and shows extremely high levels of genetic polymorphism. The …
immune system and shows extremely high levels of genetic polymorphism. The …
Major histocompatibility complex DRB1 gene: its role in nematode resistance in Suffolk and Texel sheep breeds
G Sayers, B Good, JP Hanrahan, M Ryan, JM Angles… - Parasitology, 2005 - cambridge.org
A potential control strategy for nematode infection in sheep is the implementation of a
breeding programme to select for genes associated with resistance. The Texel breed is …
breeding programme to select for genes associated with resistance. The Texel breed is …
Gastrointestinal nematode infection in sheep–a review of the alternatives to anthelmintics in parasite control
G Sayers, T Sweeney - Animal Health Research Reviews, 2005 - cambridge.org
Efforts to curb production losses caused by nematode parasitism in sheep have led to the
development of a number of control methods to complement or replace anthelmintics. The …
development of a number of control methods to complement or replace anthelmintics. The …