Essays about: "Genetics"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 613 essays containing the word Genetics.
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6. Relatedness and diversity in Swedish local chicken breeds using mitochondrial DNA D-loop sequences and SNP data
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Genetic diversity is the variation in genetic information carried by individuals within a species or population. This variability plays a crucial role in enabling species to adapt and survive in changing environments and is essential for evolutionary processes. READ MORE
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7. Parentage Assignment using genetic markers in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : This study investigated the effect of varying single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) marker density, error threshold selection, and different SNP selection strategies on parentage assignment accuracy in carp populations. Using a marker set of 15,615 SNPs, we found a positive correlation between the quantity of SNP markers and the accuracy of parentage assignments, consistent with existing literature. READ MORE
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8. Genetisk variation hos lantrashöns : skillnader inom svenska lantraser och europeiska lantraser
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Detta arbete undersöker hur den genetiska variationen ser ut hos lantrashöns i Sverige och några europeiska länder. Den genetiska variationen är ett mått på vilken nivå av biologisk mångfald som finns inom en art eller population och kan visa på hur inavel tidigare förekommit i populationerna som undersöks. READ MORE
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9. Exploring the genetic cause of myotonic dystrophy in horses
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Myotonic Dystrophy (MD) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that leads to a wide range of clinical signs including stiffness, abnormal muscle relaxation, and muscle atrophy or hypertrophy. Affected muscles develop a prolonged contracture in response to percussion of the muscle and show waxing and waning complex repetitive discharges in electromyography (EMG). READ MORE
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10. The gut microbiome and nausea in pregnancy
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Nausea and vomiting are among the most common symptoms of early pregnancy. Its most extreme form Hyperemesis gravidarum often requires hospitalization and has been linked as a risk factor of perinatal depression. READ MORE