The study focuses on understanding the genetic factors that influence lamb production, specifically comparing single lamb (SLE) and twin lamb (TLE) traits in Hotan sheep.
Researchers utilized genome-wide resequencing to analyze the genomes, assessing genetic differentiation and nucleotide diversity related to lambing traits, and identified 290 selected regions linked to these traits.
The findings reveal 13 key genes related to lambing rates, with significant pathways implicated, which may serve as molecular markers to improve sheep reproduction and support conservation efforts.
* Results showed that children with TD had significantly lower overall percentages of these lymphocytes and a higher abnormal rate, along with a correlation between lymphocyte percentage and tic severity.
* The findings suggest that changes in T helper lymphocytes, particularly an imbalance between their subsets, may play a role in the development of TD, indicating potential diagnostic value for assessing tic severity.