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Multiple regulatory modules are required for scale-to-feather conversion

ABSTRACT: This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.

ORGANISM(S): Gallus gallus

PROVIDER: GSE87250 | GEO | 2017/12/31

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA343947

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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