International Journal of Genetics and Genomics

Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014

  • Super-Ovulated Chinese Sika Deer (Cervus Nippon) and Assessment of Embryo Transfer at Developmental Stages

    Zhao Jing, Madolo Nkosikhona, Lv Wenfa, M.J. Bringans, Wang Quankai

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 13-18
    Received: Mar. 02, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 15, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: The Embryo transfer has been commercially recognized reproductive technique in the world. The study was conducted at a Jiutai local breeding deer farm in China. The breeding protocol was developed for embryo transfer in sika deer to be implemented at farm levels and under wild conditions. Success rates of the technique was measured through indicato... Show More
  • Genetic Variations Associated with Brain Disorders: Focus on Synaptic Plasticity and Apoptosis Regulatory Genes in Schizophrenia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Ischemic Stroke

    Anna Boyajyan, Ani Stepanyan, Diana Avetyan, Hovsep Ghazaryan, Sofi Atshemyan, Roksana Zakharyan, Kristina Pirumyan, Gohar Tsakanova

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 19-29
    Received: Apr. 20, 2014
    Accepted: May 20, 2014
    Published: May 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Epidemiologic, clinical and experimental data indicates that a majority of brain disorders including schizophrenia (SCZ), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ischemic stroke (IS) are multifactorial disorders with strong and complex genetic component. Identification of all genetic variations associated with these disorders may sufficiently con... Show More