Construction of a High-Density Linkage Map and QTL Fine Mapping for Growth- and Sex-Related Traits in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

A high-density genetic linkage map is of particular importance in the fine mapping for important economic traits and whole genome assembly in aquaculture species.The channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a species native to North America, is one of the most important commercial freshwater fish in the world.Outside of the United States, China has b

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in the treatment of fresh scaphoid fractures. A multicenter, prospective, double blind, placebo controlled, randomized trial

Abstract Background The scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured of the carpal bones.In the Netherlands 90% of all carpal fractures is a fracture of the scaphoid bone.The scaphoid has an essential role in functionality of the wrist, acting as a pivot.Complications in healing can result in poor functional outcome.The scaphoid fracture is a troub

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