Exploring gene-environment interaction in stress-response behaviour in canine and fish models
Eniko Kubinyi, Dávid Jónás, Sára Sándor, Kitti Tátrai, Kálmán Czeibert, Zsombor Varga, Zoltán Varga, Máté Varga, Borbála Turcsán · FENS Forum 2024
Understanding the biological underpinnings of gene-environment interactions (GxE) in humans is challenging. Therefore, animal models, with their controlled genetic backgrounds and environments can provide invaluable insights. This study aims to identify the genetic background of a particular “freezing” behaviour observed in beagle dogs, as a mechanism coping with stress. An intriguing observation was made in 50 kennel-raised beagles: upon leaving the kennel, 14 exhibited "freezing" behaviour and remained immobile during the 30-minute test, while 9 showed normal activity and 27 dogs were initia
ePoster · Neuroscience