Menghuan Bao

Integrative GWAS, eQTL, and functional validation identify ZNF280B as a key regulator of growth and carcass traits in Hu sheep

Abstract Hu sheep are a well-known Chinese dual-purpose breed valued for meat production, early sexual maturity, high prolificacy, and adaptability to hot, humid environments. In this study, we combined whole-genome sequencing, GWAS, and eQTL analyses to investigate the genetic b...