One of the fundamental rules of inheritance states that different alleles (gene copies) of a trait, such as sex, are inherited with equal frequency. "However, we have long known that there are genes ...

Colony management of gene-modified animals is time-consuming, costly and affected by random events related to Mendelian genetics, fertility and litter size. Careful planning is mandatory to ensure ...

The mating game in the animal kingdom is nothing less than fascinating and somewhat weird. Some species pierce, clone, chew, or even fake their way through the mating process. To make survival ...

Selection of desirable genotypes or progenies is perhaps the most important practical method in plant and animal breeding programs. The selection index method is the most useful method to choose ...

These unusual facts about animal sexuality expose the oddities associated with animal reproduction and sexual habits in nature. Whether it’s an eccentric animal reproductive method or a strange ...