Publications by authors named "Ann Bohannon-Stewart"
The identities of genes that underlie population variation in adipose tissue development in farm animals are poorly understood. Previous studies in our laboratory have suggested that increased fat tissue involves the expression modulation of an array of genes in broiler chickens. Of special interest are eight genes, FGFR3, EPHB2, IGFBP2, GREM1, TNC, COL3A1, ACBD7, and SCD.
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- Copy number variations (CNVs) in chickens are an important source of genetic diversity, impacting genome functions and potentially influencing agricultural and disease traits.
- Researchers identified 96 CNVs across three chicken lines using a detailed genomic approach, covering 1.3% of the chicken genome, with some CNVs involving significant genes.
- The newly created CNV map for chickens shows patterns similar to those found in mammals, suggesting that understanding these variations could enhance agricultural practices and disease research.