Background: The effect of space flight conditions on the immune system of humans and rodents was investigated since the beginning of space flight. Until now there were no investigations of the influence of microgravity ...

Homeobox (hox) genes encode transcription factors which regulate the expression of several target genes encoding essential proteins for cell differentiation and proliferation. Thus, hox-genes have long been recognized as ...

In the present thesis, genome scans were performed for QTL detection in a F2 resource population which was reciprocally crossed between Duroc and Pietrain. 1085 F2 progeny within 38 full-sib families were produced from ...

Poor oocyte developmental potential contributes to reduced fertility in livestock species and hampers the application of biotechnology techniques in cattle industry that could be used for spreading certain genotypes with ...

Inverted teat reduce the number of functional mammary complexes in affected sows leading for reduction of piglet productivity and litter growth during the lactation period. This detect occures in commercial pig breeds with ...

Fertility is one of the most important economical traits in swine production. Implementation of artificial insemination (AI) in swine production allowed improving selection on the boars for production traits, but at the ...