Publications by authors named "K Gkagkavouzis"
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- Genome scans allow researchers to examine genetic variations linked to specific traits, but correlating individual genes with larger functional groups can be challenging.
- This study focused on around 600,000 SNPs from European seabass populations to identify 96 candidate genes, highlighting the importance of epigenetic influences and connections to domestication-related traits.
- The research found interactions among candidate genes, particularly in pathways related to "chromatin organization," indicating a significant role for epigenetic mechanisms in the domestication process of European seabass.
Unlabelled: Underutilized sheep and goat breeds can adapt to challenging environments due to their genetics. Integrating publicly available genomic datasets with new data will facilitate genetic diversity analyses; however, this process is complicated by data discrepancies, such as outdated assembly versions or different data formats. Here, we present the SMARTER-database, a collection of tools and scripts to standardize genomic data and metadata, mainly from SNP chip arrays on global small ruminant populations, with a focus on reproducibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGene function conservation is crucial in molecular ecology, especially for key traits like growth and maturation in teleost fish. The and genes are known to influence age-at-maturity in Atlantic salmon, but their impact on other fish species is poorly understood. Here, we investigated the association of and in the domestication of gilthead seabream and European seabass, both undergoing selective breeding for growth-related traits in the Mediterranean.
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- The Dog10K project sequenced genomes from 1,987 canids, including 1,611 dogs of 321 breeds, to study genetics related to domestication and health.
- The analysis identified over 48 million genetic variants and highlighted that most breeds exhibit strong genetic clustering, with German Shepherds showing notable genetic similarities with various breeds.
- This extensive dataset enhances understanding of canine genetics and can be used as a reliable reference for future genetic studies, with all data now publicly accessible.