Histological and global gene expression analysis of the 'lactating' pigeon crop
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Both male and female pigeons have the ability to produce a nutrient solution in their crop for the nourishment of their young. The production of the nutrient solution has been likened to lactation in mammals, and hence the product ha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Genomics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/12/452 |