We suggest that attributing phenotypes to genetic background effects is outmoded and that new databases containing single-nucleotide polymorphisms obtained with a group of inbred mouse strains can ...

Inbreeding is the mating of individuals or organisms that are genetically closely related, resulting in increased homozygosity and consequently an increase in the occurrence of recessive traits ...

Hybrid corn is the result of inbreeding various strains for several generations, then crossbreeding. Corn, like mice, mackerel and men, reproduces by means of male sperm and female eggs.

A calf strain is an injury to the muscles of the back of the lower leg. These injuries are most often caused by minor tears of muscle fibers. Usually, the bulk of the muscle tissue remains intact.

The development of elite inbred lines is critical for breeding hybrid varieties and achieving sustained yield improvements. However, efficient breeding of inbred lines faces significant challenges ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals ...

Jan. 13, 2025 — Bats depend on open bodies of water such as small ponds and lakes for foraging and drinking. Access to water is particularly important for survival ...

A man who has been chronicling the lives of a family dubbed as America's 'most inbred' recounted a chilling incident when one of its members allegedly 'pulled a gun' on him in a widely viewed ...

Stool cultures revealed that all three were infected with Shigella sonnei, a strain of Shigella bacteria that is resistant to five of the antibiotic classes most commonly prescribed for such ...

BEIJING: China said on Thursday (Jan 9) it had recorded five cases of a new mpox strain, but that the "outbreak has been effectively handled". Mpox is caused by a virus transmitted to humans by ...

Studying a diverse and peculiar genus of mice offers researchers a window into the genetic and neural underpinnings of ...