An international team of researchers led by Professor Huaijun Zhou from the UC Davis Department of Animal Science has created the first-ever detailed map of how genes are regulated in chickens—a ...

MOA Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, SCAU has the following research output in the current window (1 February 2025 - 31 January 2026) of the Nature Index. Click on Count ...

Wild boars and red junglefowl gave rise to common pigs and chickens. These animals' genes evolved to express themselves differently, leading to signatures of domestication -- such as weaker bones and ...

Chickens are one of the most important livestock globally, serving not only as a primary source of high-quality protein for humans but also carrying unique genetic characteristics across different ...

Improvements to Tyson Foods Inc.'s chicken genetics business was key to the company's strong second-quarter financial performance, according to company executives. President and Chief Executive ...

The Egyptian Fayoumi is thought to be a particularly ancient breed of chicken. An international team has now developed the first map of gene regulation in chickens, potentially opening the way to find ...