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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Main Authors: Vilà Carles, Bakken Morten, Björnerfeldt Susanne, Lindberg Julia, Jazin Elena, Saetre Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/3/1/18