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Holly Neibergs |
ANIMAL GENOMICS. Recent advances in
animal genetics have accelerated with the use of genomics. This
laboratory focuses on the use of mammalian comparative and functional
genomics in the search for genes of economic significance. This
includes identification of genes involved in disease resistance as well
as production traits with the use of linkage, epidemiological and
functional approaches. By utilizing different approaches to unravel the
genetic basis of complex traits, these studies offer new tools for
genetic selection and improvement of animals.
Specific Research Areas:
- Genetic components of animal health.
- Complex traits of economic significance.