Stress’ Impact on Equine Gene Activation
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
August 7, 2013
Chronic stress could lead to an increased susceptibility to disease due to the activation of certain genes.
Chronic stress could lead to an increased susceptibility to disease due to the activation of certain genes.
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