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 | Zeny FengProfessor of Statistics, University of Guelph Verified email at uoguelph.ca Cited by 907 |
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity and signatures of selection in various goat breeds revealed by genome-wide SNP markers
Background The detection of signatures of selection has the potential to elucidate the identities
of genes and mutations associated with phenotypic traits important for livestock species. …
of genes and mutations associated with phenotypic traits important for livestock species. …
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor promoter polymorphisms and the clinical expression of scleroderma
Objective To investigate the potential association between functional polymorphisms in the
gene for the innate mediator, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), and the clinical …
gene for the innate mediator, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), and the clinical …
Genetic variants of Nogo-66 receptor with possible association to schizophrenia block myelin inhibition of axon growth
In schizophrenia, genetic predisposition has been linked to chromosome 22q11 and myelin-specific
genes are misexpressed in schizophrenia. Nogo-66 receptor 1 (NGR or RTN4R) …
genes are misexpressed in schizophrenia. Nogo-66 receptor 1 (NGR or RTN4R) …
[HTML][HTML] The relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms in taste receptor genes, taste function and dietary intake in preschool-aged children and adults in …
Taste is a fundamental determinant of food selection, and inter-individual variations in taste
perception may be important risk factors for poor eating habits and obesity. Characterizing …
perception may be important risk factors for poor eating habits and obesity. Characterizing …
[HTML][HTML] Application of next generation sequencing for detection of protozoan pathogens in shellfish
C DeMone, MH Hwang, Z Feng, JT McClure… - Food and waterborne …, 2020 - Elsevier
Food and waterborne protozoan pathogens can cause serious disease in people. Three
common species Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia enterica and Toxoplasma gondii can …
common species Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia enterica and Toxoplasma gondii can …
[HTML][HTML] Single nucleotide polymorphisms in sweet, fat, umami, salt, bitter and sour taste receptor genes are associated with gustatory function and taste preferences in …
Taste is a fundamental mechanism whereby compounds are detected orally, yet it is highly
variable among individuals. The variability in taste that is attributable to genetics is not well-…
variable among individuals. The variability in taste that is attributable to genetics is not well-…
Impact of increasing wait times on overall mortality of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in large B-cell lymphoma: a discrete event simulation model
PURPOSE The development of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells has transformed
oncology treatment, with the potential to cure certain cancers. Although shown to be effective in …
oncology treatment, with the potential to cure certain cancers. Although shown to be effective in …
The LASSO and sparse least squares regression methods for SNP selection in predicting quantitative traits
Recent work concerning quantitative traits of interest has focused on selecting a small
subset of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from among the SNPs responsible for the …
subset of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from among the SNPs responsible for the …
Feasibility of hepatitis C elimination by screening and treatment alone in high-income countries
F Tian, F Forouzannia, Z Feng, MJ Biondi… - Hepatology, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Conclusions: Current risk-based screening, and subsequent treatment, will be inadequate
to achieve WHO goals. With extensive scale-up in screening, and treatment, the mortality …
to achieve WHO goals. With extensive scale-up in screening, and treatment, the mortality …
Feasibility of hepatitis B elimination in high-income countries with ongoing immigration
Background & Aims Addressing HBV is vital to meeting the World Health Organization (WHO)’s
viral hepatitis elimination goals, as 47% of viral hepatitis complications can be attributed …
viral hepatitis elimination goals, as 47% of viral hepatitis complications can be attributed …