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1. Markhor-derived introgression of a genomic region encompassing PAPSS2 confers high-altitude adaptability in Tibetan goats.
2. This study was conducted by researchers from the International Joint Agriculture Research Center for Animal Bio-Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Institute of Animal Science, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa 850009, China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; and Animal Genomics ETH Zürich 8092 Zürich Switzerland.
3. The results suggest that introgression from the markhor has contributed to the adaptation to high altitudes in Tibetan goats.
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The article is generally reliable as it is published in a reputable journal (Molecular Biology and Evolution) with peer review process. The authors are all well-credentialed experts in their respective fields which adds to the credibility of the article. Furthermore, the article provides detailed information about the methods used in conducting the research as well as a thorough discussion on its implications.
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