graduation at Engenharia Agronomica from Universidade de São Paulo (1983), master's at Animal Science from Michigan State University (1987) and doctorate at Animal Science from Michigan State University (1990). He is currently full professor at Universidade de São Paulo. Has experience in Genetics, focusing on Animal Genetics, acting on the following subjects: bovine, chicken. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Hologenome is an evolutionary concept that both the host and its associated microorganisms (microbiota) form a cohesive biological entity known as holobionte, whose interaction affects the development and general fitness of the so-called hologenome, such that it has been considered as an independent level of selection. Particularly in ruminants, in addition to allowing to break down compl…
The objectives of this proposal is acquisition of new equipment to further improve the service provided by the Core Facility: Functional Genomics. This core facility was stablished with support from several institutions. It is fully functional and in the last two years supported research from over 140 principal investigators. More than 14 master students, 42 PhD students and 16 postdoctor…
This equipment is a robot for 96 and 384 plates. It will be used for sample preparation in the genotyping and sequencing phases of the project, for serial dilution, sample normalization and library preparation. This equipment will allow a much faster and precise preparation of the samples for genotyping and sequencing. The sample preparation for genotyping is a crucial step. The genotypin…
The domestic chicken is important for food production with high quality protein for the human consumption population. Technological improvements have allowed the identification of polymorphisms quickly and at relatively low cost. Dense single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chips have emerged as a valuable resource for genetic studies, such as genomic selection and the detection of quantita…
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In Brazil, the beef cattle herd is composed predominantly of Nelore animals (origin Bos indicus) or mestizos of the breed. As Brazilian beef exports grow, there is a need for efficient use of natural resources in order to reduce production of pollutants, such as methane (by-product of ruminal fermentation) and other greenhouse gases, thereby reducing the environmental impact of livestock …
Milk productivity is influenced by several factors, including animal health, where in this case mastitis stands out as the main source of loss in production. Mastitis is an inflammation of the bovine mammary gland and is considered one of the main problems related to financial losses and milk production losses, making the raw material of low quality, directly affecting the food industry a…
Brazil is one of the largest beef exporters in the world, and Nelore breed is a widespread breed in Brazil mainly because this breed is highly adapted to tropical weathers. To strengthen the Brazilian beef production, recent efforts have been made to unravel the main genetic variants associated with production and meat quality traits in the Nelore breed. Although the knowledge about which…
The primary objective of the meat industry has been the production of animals with a high yield of cuts and an adequate proportion of carcass fat. Thus, research that aimed to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of traits associated with muscle and fat deposition in the carcass, such as ribeye area (REA) and backfat thickness (BFT), have been highlighted. The pr…
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Chickens are an important source of high-quality protein and muscle growth is a central trait for poultry breeding programs. For years, the intense genetic improvement in poultry farming has brought advances in poultry yield and efficiency, reducing production costs. Understanding the molecular process controlling muscle development is important to identify which genes are responsible for…
Stress in production animals generated by common production practices is a frequent issue of concern. Besides the ethical issue of inducing stress in animals, some practices in animal industry may have consequences from a human health perspective. The environment where production animals are raised is fundamental to determine not only their later health and wellbeing, but also the quality…
The chicken (Gallus gallus) is an important source of animal protein and an important model in genetics research. The characterization of genetic variants and their association with traits of interest are important initial steps to understand the biological pathways controlling these traits. A relevant source of variation in the chicken genome is the number of copies at certain regions (c…
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