LRP8
The LRP8 mutation was identified because it was found to be under a high level of selection in racing pigeons compared to other breeds. This suggests that it plays a large role in race performance.
LRP8 is a gene that codes for a protein that is involved in synaptic function, learning, and memory. The specific mutation that we are testing for in LRP8 results in an amino acid change from Q to H. We report the genotypes as QQ, QH or HH. HH is thought to be better for race performance than QQ.
Sample requirements: please provide one feather approximately 2 inches long (the same feather can be used for multiple tests).
Results are typically available within 3 weeks.
The LRP8 mutation was identified because it was found to be under a high level of selection in racing pigeons compared to other breeds. This suggests that it plays a large role in race performance.
LRP8 is a gene that codes for a protein that is involved in synaptic function, learning, and memory. The specific mutation that we are testing for in LRP8 results in an amino acid change from Q to H. We report the genotypes as QQ, QH or HH. HH is thought to be better for race performance than QQ.
Sample requirements: please provide one feather approximately 2 inches long (the same feather can be used for multiple tests).
Results are typically available within 3 weeks.
The LRP8 mutation was identified because it was found to be under a high level of selection in racing pigeons compared to other breeds. This suggests that it plays a large role in race performance.
LRP8 is a gene that codes for a protein that is involved in synaptic function, learning, and memory. The specific mutation that we are testing for in LRP8 results in an amino acid change from Q to H. We report the genotypes as QQ, QH or HH. HH is thought to be better for race performance than QQ.
Sample requirements: please provide one feather approximately 2 inches long (the same feather can be used for multiple tests).
Results are typically available within 3 weeks.