Master's Thesis at the University of Basrah Investigates the Heat Shock Gene and Milk Production
A master's thesis at the College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, investigated the molecular characterization of the heat shock protein gene HSP40 and its relationship to milk production and its components in Iraqi buffalo.
The thesis, presented by researcher Hani Kadhim Hussein, aimed to identify the genetic variations of the HSP40 gene and study its relationship to milk production and its components, using molecular genetics techniques and bioinformatics software.
The study included 40 female buffalo from the Basra and Babylon governorates. Milk production was measured and its components analyzed, in addition to analyzing gene sequences, mutations, and their potential effects on protein structure and function.
The results showed the presence of five genetic variations of the gene and genetic variation among the samples, reflecting local genetic diversity in Iraqi buffalo.
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