The role of genetic regulators in boosting sow fertility

Chinese researchers recently discovered a genetic mutation and a long non-coding RNA linked to sow fertility, publishing their findings in Advanced Science. Sow fertility is a key factor in swine farming, directly impacting production and profitability. While researchers have identified many genes that influence fertility, non-coding RNAs—molecules that do not directly make proteins but play crucial roles in gene regulation—are often overlooked. Scientists recently discovered one of these