Selection for tameness modulates the expression of heme related genes in silver foxes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The genetic and molecular mechanisms of tameness are largely unknown. A line of silver foxes (<it>Vulpes vulpes</it>) selected for non-aggressive behavior has been used in Russia since the 1960's to study the effect...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-04-01
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Series: | Behavioral and Brain Functions |
Online Access: | http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/3/1/18 |