The habit loop is a framework for thinking about the formation — and destruction — of habits.
General concept of Habit Loops
The habit loop is a framework for thinking about the formation — and destruction — of habits.
General concept of Habit Loops
Given that the genes involved in developmental delay disorders are related to a very broad spectrum of disease/phenotypes with varying levels of evidence for functional consequence, DDD genes were further filtered to have a “confirmed” status, “loss of function” mutation consequence, and to be related to “Brain/Cognition” phenotypes.
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In cattle, several risk genes for human behavior and psychiatric disorders are also associated with temperament, docility and aggressiveness
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Genetic control of temperament traits across species: association of autism spectrum disorder risk genes with cattle temperament
This was mentioned in a BEEF article talking about cattle flight zones being genetically correlated.
If we can identify those animals early or breed to eliminate them, we can potentially reduce the stress of the whole mob.
Could be interesting to start using this method of genetic selection in the Angus breed soon - to get head of the competition.