Publications by authors named "L Radovic"

The paternally inherited, male-specific part of the Y chromosome (MSY) is an ideal marker for studying the origin, genealogies, and historical connections of horse patrilines. Here, we performed fine-scaled MSY haplotype (HT) analysis in two Baroque horse breeds, the Lipizzaner and the Kladruber, both known for their long-standing tradition of sire line breeding and interconnected genealogies. We genotyped 95 MSY markers using KASP technology in 90 stallions representing all patrilines of both breeds.

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  • Horses have been shaped by human needs through selective breeding, leading to a very uniform male-specific portion of the Y chromosome (MSY) across modern breeds.
  • The study analyzed 1,517 males from 189 horse breeds, revealing the significant influence of Oriental stallions, especially Arabian and English Thoroughbred, over the past few centuries.
  • Additionally, the research uncovered two major historical waves of horse dissemination, including the "Spanish influence" from the Iberian Peninsula and the spread during the Ottoman Empire's expansion, highlighting the complex ancestry of modern horses.
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  • The study compared the effectiveness of lifestyle therapy and psychotherapy delivered through online videoconferencing on mental health outcomes, focusing on adults with depression.
  • It involved 182 adults who participated in either group-based lifestyle therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy over eight weeks.
  • Results showed that both approaches significantly reduced depression levels, demonstrating that lifestyle therapy was non-inferior to psychotherapy while also considering treatment costs.
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Background: Mood disorders, including unipolar and bipolar depression, contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. Psychological therapy is considered a gold standard non-pharmacological treatment for managing these conditions; however, a growing body of evidence also supports the use of lifestyle therapies for these conditions. Despite some clinical guidelines endorsing the application of lifestyle therapies as a first-line treatment for individuals with mood disorders, there is limited evidence that this recommendation has been widely adopted into routine practice.

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  • * Genetic analysis utilized mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and Y chromosome sequencing to determine the breed's genetic structure, identifying 47 SNPs and classifying horses into six mtDNA haplogroups, primarily haplogroup A.
  • * The Y chromosome study revealed connections between Polish Koniks and other breeds, suggesting a historical link to coldblood breeds, while also indicating possible past crossbreeding or pedigree inaccuracies prior to the establishment of studbooks.
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