Integrated Genome-wide association and hypothalamus eQTL studies indicate a link between the circadian rhythm-related gene PER1 and coping behavior

Animal personality and coping styles are basic concepts for evaluating animal welfare. Struggling response of piglets in so-called backtests early in life reflects their coping strategy. Behavioral reactions of piglets in backtests have a moderate heritability, but their genetic basis largely remain...

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Main Authors: Ponsuksili, Siriluck, Zebunke, Manuela, Murani, Eduard, Trakooljul, Nares, Krieter, Joachim, Puppe, Birger, Schwerin, Manfred, Wimmers, Klaus
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4633681/