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Genetics of Complex Traits

Reference	BBS/E/D/05191132
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Alan Archibald
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors
Institution	University of Edinburgh
Department	The Roslin Institute
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	3,139,019
Status	Completed
Type	Institute Project
Start date	01/08/2008
End date	31/03/2012
Duration	44 months

Abstract

The aim of this theme is to exploit advances in genomics and numerical genetics to test and develop more precise models of the genetic control of complex traits, primarily in farmed animal species but also in companion animals. The objectives of this theme are: To develop advanced analytical, mathematical and modelling approaches for complex trait dissection. To dissect the genetic control of specific complex traits, including: Production efficiency in the context of not only economics but also environmental impact. Reproductive fitness. Pain and stress. To identify key nodes of regulatory pathways and their relationship to phenotypic variation. To evaluate the role of epigenetics, epistasis and other interactions in the genetic control of complex traits.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
Research Topics	Animal Health, Animal Welfare
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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