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.
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Chronic stress could lead to an increased susceptibility to disease due to the activation of certain genes.
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