Host genetic regulation of fermentation-related cecal microbial taxa is associated with loin muscle deposition in meat rabbits
Di Yan, Qianli Fu, Kerui Xie, Zichen Song, Wenqiang Li, X C Li, Q Zhang, Chao Ning, Dan Wang, Xinzhong Fan
The paper identifies host genetic and microbial factors associated with loin muscle weight in meat rabbits, finding links between cecal microbiota and host genes.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintGenetics