Publications
Chickens Have Larger Cerebella Than Junglefowl: Implications for the Effects of Domestication on the BrainKJ Racicot, FB Cunha, R Henriksen, D Wright, AN IwaniukINTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY 59, E391-E391 2019
Maladaptation in feral and domesticated animalsE Gering, D Incorvaia, R Henriksen, D Wright, T GettyEvolutionary Applications 2019
Expression of Immune Regulatory Genes in the Porcine Internal Genital Tract Is Differentially Triggered by Spermatozoa and Seminal PlasmaM Alvarez-Rodriguez, M Atikuzzaman, H Venhoranta, D Wright, ...International journal of molecular sciences 20 (3), 513 2019
Genetical genomics of growth in a chicken modelM Johnsson, R Henriksen, A Höglund, J Fogelholm, P Jensen, D WrightBMC genomics 19 (1), 72 6 2018
Genetics and genomics of social behavior in a chicken modelM Johnsson, R Henriksen, J Fogelholm, A Höglund, P Jensen, D WrightGenetics 209 (1), 209-221 1 2018
Feralisation—The Understudied Counterpoint to DomesticationR Henriksen, E Gering, D WrightOrigin and Evolution of Biodiversity, 183-195 1 2018
CREBBP and WDR 24 Affects Quantitative Variation in Red Colouration in the ChickenJ Fogelholm, R Henriksen, A Höglund, N Huq, M Johnsson, R Lenz, ...bioRxiv, 281840 2018
Erratum to: Conserved gene expression in sperm reservoirs between birds and mammals in response to matingM Atikuzzaman, M Alvarez-Rodriguez, A Vicente-Carrillo, M Johnsson, ...BMC genomics 18 (1), 563 2017
Conserved gene expression in sperm reservoirs between birds and mammals in response to matingM Atikuzzaman, M Alvarez-Rodriguez, A Vicente-Carrillo, M Johnsson, ...BMC genomics 18 (1), 98 6 2017
QTL mapping of stress related gene expression in a cross between domesticated chickens and ancestral red junglefowlA Fallahsharoudi, N de Kock, M Johnsson, L Bektic, SJKA Ubhayasekera, ...Molecular and cellular endocrinology 446, 52-58 5 2017
The evolution of Sex-linked barring alleles in chickens involves both regulatory and coding changes in CDKN2ADS Thalmann, H Ring, E Sundström, X Cao, M Larsson, S Kerje, ...PLoS Genetics 13 (4), e1006665 4 2017
The evolution of Sex-linked barring alleles in chickens involves both regulatory and coding changes in CDKN2A.DT Schwochow, H Ring, E Sundström, X Cao, M Larsson, S Kerje, ...PLoS genetics 13 (4), e1006665-e1006665 4 2017
Selection for higher fertility reflects in the seminal fluid proteome of modern domestic chickenM Atikuzzaman, L Sanz, D Pla, M Alvarez-Rodriguez, M Rubér, D Wright, ...Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D: Genomics and Proteomics 21 … 4 2017
Genetic and targeted eQTL mapping reveals strong candidate genes modulating the stress response during chicken domesticationA Fallahsharoudi, N de Kock, M Johnsson, L Bektic, SJKA Ubhayasekera, ...G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics 7 (2), 497-504 8 2017
Similar recent selection criteria associated with different behavioural effects in two dog breedsAS Sundman, M Johnsson, D Wright, P JensenGenes, Brain and Behavior 15 (8), 750-756 13 2016
The genetics of how dogs became our social alliesP Jensen, ME Persson, D Wright, M Johnsson, AS Sundman, LSV RothCurrent Directions in Psychological Science 25 (5), 334-338 8 2016
Feralisation targets different genomic loci to domestication in the chickenM Johnsson, E Gering, P Willis, S Lopez, L Van Dorp, G Hellenthal, ...Nature communications 7, 12950 12 2016
The domesticated brain: genetics of brain mass and brain structure in an avian speciesR Henriksen, M Johnsson, L Andersson, P Jensen, D WrightScientific reports 6, 34031 14 2016
Genomic regions associated with interspecies communication in dogs contain genes related to human social disordersME Persson, D Wright, LSV Roth, P Batakis, P JensenScientific reports 6, 33439 21 2016
Domestication and tameness: brain gene expression in red junglefowl selected for less fear of humans suggests effects on reproduction and immunologyJ Bélteky, B Agnvall, M Johnsson, D Wright, P JensenRoyal Society Open Science 3 (8), 160033 13 2016
The barred beauty-how a tumour suppressor locus can delight your eyesD Schwochow, H Ring, E Sundström, X Cao, M Larsson, D Wright, S Kerje, ...Avian Model Systems 9, 1 p. 2016
A domestication related mutation in the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor gene (TSHR) modulates photoperiodic response and reproduction in chickensAC Karlsson, A Fallahshahroudi, H Johnsen, J Hagenblad, D Wright, ...General and comparative endocrinology 228, 69-78 16 2016
Quantitative trait locus and genetical genomics analysis identifies putatively causal genes for fecundity and brooding in the chickenM Johnsson, KB Jonsson, L Andersson, P Jensen, D WrightG3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics 6 (2), 311-319 10 2016
Genetical genomics of behavior: a novel chicken genomic model for anxiety behaviorM Johnsson, MJ Williams, P Jensen, D WrightGenetics 202 (1), 327-340 19 2016
Mating induces the expression of immune-and pH-regulatory genes in the utero-vaginal junction containing mucosal sperm-storage tubuli of hensM Atikuzzaman, RM Bhai, J Fogelholm, D Wright, H Rodriguez-MartinezReproduction 150 (6), 473-483 12 2015
Domestication effects on stress induced steroid secretion and adrenal gene expression in chickensA Fallahsharoudi, N De Kock, M Johnsson, SJKA Ubhayasekera, ...Scientific reports 5, 15345 22 2015
Spermatozoa rather than seminal fluid drives immune-modulation in the sperm storage tubuli of Red Jungle Fowl hensM Atikuzzaman, A Hoglund, M Johnsson, M Alvarez-Rodriguez, R Mehta, ...REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS 50, 44-44 4 2015
Genetic regulation of bone metabolism in the chicken: similarities and differences to mammalian systemsM Johnsson, KB Jonsson, L Andersson, P Jensen, D WrightPLoS genetics 11 (5), e1005250 15 2015
Mixed ancestry and admixture in Kauai's feral chickens: invasion of domestic genes into ancient Red Junglefowl reservoirsE Gering, M Johnsson, P Willis, T Getty, D WrightMolecular ecology 24 (9), 2112-2124 16 2015
Human‐directed social behaviour in dogs shows significant heritabilityME Persson, LSV Roth, M Johnsson, D Wright, P JensenGenes, Brain and Behavior 14 (4), 337-344 32 2015
Article Commentary: The Genetic Architecture of Domestication in AnimalsD WrightBioinformatics and biology insights 9, BBI. S28902 20 2015
immune modulatory and ph regulatory gene shift in sperm storage tubules of mated hens: p14M Atikuzzaman, D Wright, RM Bhai, H Rodriguez-MartinezReproduction in Domestic Animals 49, 54 2014
The role of pleiotropy and linkage in genes affecting a sexual ornament and bone allocation in the chickenM Johnsson, CJ Rubin, A Höglund, AS Sahlqvist, KB Jonsson, S Kerje, ...Molecular ecology 23 (9), 2275-2286 17 2014
Behavioral genetics and animal domesticationP Jensen, D WrightGenetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, 41-79 11 2014
Early experiences modulate stress coping in a population of German shepherd dogsP Foyer, E Wilsson, D Wright, P JensenApplied animal behaviour science 146 (1-4), 79-87 48 2013
The barred beauty-what chickens can teach us about melanocyte survivalD Schwochow, D Wright, B Dorshorst, E Sundström, B Bed'Hom, ...Pigment Cell Development Workshop, np 2013
Domestication‐related variation in social preferences in chickens is affected by genotype on a growth QTLA Wirén, D Wright, P JensenGenes, Brain and Behavior 12 (3), 330-337 10 2013
Heritable genome-wide variation of gene expression and promoter methylation between wild and domesticated chickensD Nätt, CJ Rubin, D Wright, M Johnsson, J Beltéky, L Andersson, ...BMC genomics 13 (1), 59 100 2012A sexual ornament in chickens is affected by pleiotropic alleles at HAO1 and BMP2, selected during domesticationM Johnsson, I Gustafson, CJ Rubin, AS Sahlqvist, KB Jonsson, S Kerje, ...PLoS Genetics 8 (8), e1002914 34 2012
Onset of sexual maturity in female chickens is genetically linked to loci associated with fecundity and a sexual ornamentD Wright, C Rubin, K Schutz, S Kerje, A Kindmark, H Brandström, ...Reproduction in domestic animals 47, 31-36 27 2012
QTL Mapping of Behaviour in the ZebrafishD WrightZebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research, 101-141 3 2011
The genetic architecture of domestication in the chicken: effects of pleiotropy and linkageD Wright, CJ Rubin, A Martinez Barrio, K Schütz, S Kerje, H Brändström, ...Molecular ecology 19 (23), 5140-5156 42 2010
Copy number variation in intron 1 of SOX5 causes the Pea-comb phenotype in chickensD Wright, H Boije, JRS Meadows, B Bed'Hom, D Gourichon, A Vieaud, ...PLoS genetics 5 (6), e1000512 154 2009
Identification of the yellow skin gene reveals a hybrid origin of the domestic chickenJ Eriksson, G Larson, U Gunnarsson, B Bed'Hom, M Tixier-Boichard, ...PLoS genetics 4 (2), e1000010 366 2008
The genetic architecture of a female sexual ornamentD Wright, S Kerje, H Brändström, K Schütz, A Kindmark, L Andersson, ...Evolution: International Journal of Organic Evolution 62 (1), 86-98 73 2008 Quantitative trait loci for BMD and bone strength in an intercross between domestic and wildtype chickensCJ Rubin, H Brändström, D Wright, S Kerje, U Gunnarsson, K Schutz, ...Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 22 (3), 375-384 39 2007
Quantitative trait loci analysis of egg and meat production traits in a red junglefowl× White Leghorn crossD Wright, S Kerje, K Lundström, J Babol, K Schütz, P Jensen, ...Animal genetics 37 (6), 529-534 51 2006
Epistatic regulation of behavioural and morphological traits in the zebrafish (Danio rerio)D Wright, RK Butlin, Ö CarlborgBehavior genetics 36 (6), 914-922 37 2006
Repeated measures of shoaling tendency in zebrafish (Danio rerio) and other small teleost fishesD Wright, J KrauseNature Protocols 1 (4), 1828 72 2006
Social organization, grouping, and domestication in fishD Wright, AJW Ward, DP Croft, J KrauseZebrafish 3 (2), 141-155 25 2006
QTL analysis of behavioral and morphological differentiation between wild and laboratory zebrafish (Danio rerio)D Wright, R Nakamichi, J Krause, RK ButlinBehavior genetics 36 (2), 271 181 2006
Genetic variation in zebrafish behaviourD WrightUniversity of Leeds 1 2004
Inter and intra‐population variation in shoaling and boldness in the zebrafish (Danio rerio)D Wright, LB Rimmer, VL Pritchard, RK Butlin, J KrauseJournal of Fish Biology 63, 258-259 153 2003
QTL Mapping Using Behavioral Traits in the Adult ZebrafishD WrightZebrafish Protocols for Neurobehavioral Research 66, 301-312
Maladaptation in feral and domesticated animalsE Gering, D Incorvaia, R Henriksen, D Wright, T GettyEvolutionary Applications 2019
Expression of Immune Regulatory Genes in the Porcine Internal Genital Tract Is Differentially Triggered by Spermatozoa and Seminal PlasmaM Alvarez-Rodriguez, M Atikuzzaman, H Venhoranta, D Wright, ...International journal of molecular sciences 20 (3), 513 2019
Genetical genomics of growth in a chicken modelM Johnsson, R Henriksen, A Höglund, J Fogelholm, P Jensen, D WrightBMC genomics 19 (1), 72 6 2018
Genetics and genomics of social behavior in a chicken modelM Johnsson, R Henriksen, J Fogelholm, A Höglund, P Jensen, D WrightGenetics 209 (1), 209-221 1 2018
Feralisation—The Understudied Counterpoint to DomesticationR Henriksen, E Gering, D WrightOrigin and Evolution of Biodiversity, 183-195 1 2018
CREBBP and WDR 24 Affects Quantitative Variation in Red Colouration in the ChickenJ Fogelholm, R Henriksen, A Höglund, N Huq, M Johnsson, R Lenz, ...bioRxiv, 281840 2018
Erratum to: Conserved gene expression in sperm reservoirs between birds and mammals in response to matingM Atikuzzaman, M Alvarez-Rodriguez, A Vicente-Carrillo, M Johnsson, ...BMC genomics 18 (1), 563 2017
Conserved gene expression in sperm reservoirs between birds and mammals in response to matingM Atikuzzaman, M Alvarez-Rodriguez, A Vicente-Carrillo, M Johnsson, ...BMC genomics 18 (1), 98 6 2017
QTL mapping of stress related gene expression in a cross between domesticated chickens and ancestral red junglefowlA Fallahsharoudi, N de Kock, M Johnsson, L Bektic, SJKA Ubhayasekera, ...Molecular and cellular endocrinology 446, 52-58 5 2017
The evolution of Sex-linked barring alleles in chickens involves both regulatory and coding changes in CDKN2ADS Thalmann, H Ring, E Sundström, X Cao, M Larsson, S Kerje, ...PLoS Genetics 13 (4), e1006665 4 2017
The evolution of Sex-linked barring alleles in chickens involves both regulatory and coding changes in CDKN2A.DT Schwochow, H Ring, E Sundström, X Cao, M Larsson, S Kerje, ...PLoS genetics 13 (4), e1006665-e1006665 4 2017
Selection for higher fertility reflects in the seminal fluid proteome of modern domestic chickenM Atikuzzaman, L Sanz, D Pla, M Alvarez-Rodriguez, M Rubér, D Wright, ...Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D: Genomics and Proteomics 21 … 4 2017
Genetic and targeted eQTL mapping reveals strong candidate genes modulating the stress response during chicken domesticationA Fallahsharoudi, N de Kock, M Johnsson, L Bektic, SJKA Ubhayasekera, ...G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics 7 (2), 497-504 8 2017
Similar recent selection criteria associated with different behavioural effects in two dog breedsAS Sundman, M Johnsson, D Wright, P JensenGenes, Brain and Behavior 15 (8), 750-756 13 2016
The genetics of how dogs became our social alliesP Jensen, ME Persson, D Wright, M Johnsson, AS Sundman, LSV RothCurrent Directions in Psychological Science 25 (5), 334-338 8 2016
Feralisation targets different genomic loci to domestication in the chickenM Johnsson, E Gering, P Willis, S Lopez, L Van Dorp, G Hellenthal, ...Nature communications 7, 12950 12 2016
The domesticated brain: genetics of brain mass and brain structure in an avian speciesR Henriksen, M Johnsson, L Andersson, P Jensen, D WrightScientific reports 6, 34031 14 2016
Genomic regions associated with interspecies communication in dogs contain genes related to human social disordersME Persson, D Wright, LSV Roth, P Batakis, P JensenScientific reports 6, 33439 21 2016
Domestication and tameness: brain gene expression in red junglefowl selected for less fear of humans suggests effects on reproduction and immunologyJ Bélteky, B Agnvall, M Johnsson, D Wright, P JensenRoyal Society Open Science 3 (8), 160033 13 2016
The barred beauty-how a tumour suppressor locus can delight your eyesD Schwochow, H Ring, E Sundström, X Cao, M Larsson, D Wright, S Kerje, ...Avian Model Systems 9, 1 p. 2016
A domestication related mutation in the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor gene (TSHR) modulates photoperiodic response and reproduction in chickensAC Karlsson, A Fallahshahroudi, H Johnsen, J Hagenblad, D Wright, ...General and comparative endocrinology 228, 69-78 16 2016
Quantitative trait locus and genetical genomics analysis identifies putatively causal genes for fecundity and brooding in the chickenM Johnsson, KB Jonsson, L Andersson, P Jensen, D WrightG3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics 6 (2), 311-319 10 2016
Genetical genomics of behavior: a novel chicken genomic model for anxiety behaviorM Johnsson, MJ Williams, P Jensen, D WrightGenetics 202 (1), 327-340 19 2016
Mating induces the expression of immune-and pH-regulatory genes in the utero-vaginal junction containing mucosal sperm-storage tubuli of hensM Atikuzzaman, RM Bhai, J Fogelholm, D Wright, H Rodriguez-MartinezReproduction 150 (6), 473-483 12 2015
Domestication effects on stress induced steroid secretion and adrenal gene expression in chickensA Fallahsharoudi, N De Kock, M Johnsson, SJKA Ubhayasekera, ...Scientific reports 5, 15345 22 2015
Spermatozoa rather than seminal fluid drives immune-modulation in the sperm storage tubuli of Red Jungle Fowl hensM Atikuzzaman, A Hoglund, M Johnsson, M Alvarez-Rodriguez, R Mehta, ...REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS 50, 44-44 4 2015
Genetic regulation of bone metabolism in the chicken: similarities and differences to mammalian systemsM Johnsson, KB Jonsson, L Andersson, P Jensen, D WrightPLoS genetics 11 (5), e1005250 15 2015
Mixed ancestry and admixture in Kauai's feral chickens: invasion of domestic genes into ancient Red Junglefowl reservoirsE Gering, M Johnsson, P Willis, T Getty, D WrightMolecular ecology 24 (9), 2112-2124 16 2015
Human‐directed social behaviour in dogs shows significant heritabilityME Persson, LSV Roth, M Johnsson, D Wright, P JensenGenes, Brain and Behavior 14 (4), 337-344 32 2015
Article Commentary: The Genetic Architecture of Domestication in AnimalsD WrightBioinformatics and biology insights 9, BBI. S28902 20 2015
immune modulatory and ph regulatory gene shift in sperm storage tubules of mated hens: p14M Atikuzzaman, D Wright, RM Bhai, H Rodriguez-MartinezReproduction in Domestic Animals 49, 54 2014
The role of pleiotropy and linkage in genes affecting a sexual ornament and bone allocation in the chickenM Johnsson, CJ Rubin, A Höglund, AS Sahlqvist, KB Jonsson, S Kerje, ...Molecular ecology 23 (9), 2275-2286 17 2014
Behavioral genetics and animal domesticationP Jensen, D WrightGenetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, 41-79 11 2014
Early experiences modulate stress coping in a population of German shepherd dogsP Foyer, E Wilsson, D Wright, P JensenApplied animal behaviour science 146 (1-4), 79-87 48 2013
The barred beauty-what chickens can teach us about melanocyte survivalD Schwochow, D Wright, B Dorshorst, E Sundström, B Bed'Hom, ...Pigment Cell Development Workshop, np 2013
Domestication‐related variation in social preferences in chickens is affected by genotype on a growth QTLA Wirén, D Wright, P JensenGenes, Brain and Behavior 12 (3), 330-337 10 2013
Heritable genome-wide variation of gene expression and promoter methylation between wild and domesticated chickensD Nätt, CJ Rubin, D Wright, M Johnsson, J Beltéky, L Andersson, ...BMC genomics 13 (1), 59 100 2012A sexual ornament in chickens is affected by pleiotropic alleles at HAO1 and BMP2, selected during domesticationM Johnsson, I Gustafson, CJ Rubin, AS Sahlqvist, KB Jonsson, S Kerje, ...PLoS Genetics 8 (8), e1002914 34 2012
Onset of sexual maturity in female chickens is genetically linked to loci associated with fecundity and a sexual ornamentD Wright, C Rubin, K Schutz, S Kerje, A Kindmark, H Brandström, ...Reproduction in domestic animals 47, 31-36 27 2012
QTL Mapping of Behaviour in the ZebrafishD WrightZebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research, 101-141 3 2011
The genetic architecture of domestication in the chicken: effects of pleiotropy and linkageD Wright, CJ Rubin, A Martinez Barrio, K Schütz, S Kerje, H Brändström, ...Molecular ecology 19 (23), 5140-5156 42 2010
Copy number variation in intron 1 of SOX5 causes the Pea-comb phenotype in chickensD Wright, H Boije, JRS Meadows, B Bed'Hom, D Gourichon, A Vieaud, ...PLoS genetics 5 (6), e1000512 154 2009
Identification of the yellow skin gene reveals a hybrid origin of the domestic chickenJ Eriksson, G Larson, U Gunnarsson, B Bed'Hom, M Tixier-Boichard, ...PLoS genetics 4 (2), e1000010 366 2008
The genetic architecture of a female sexual ornamentD Wright, S Kerje, H Brändström, K Schütz, A Kindmark, L Andersson, ...Evolution: International Journal of Organic Evolution 62 (1), 86-98 73 2008 Quantitative trait loci for BMD and bone strength in an intercross between domestic and wildtype chickensCJ Rubin, H Brändström, D Wright, S Kerje, U Gunnarsson, K Schutz, ...Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 22 (3), 375-384 39 2007
Quantitative trait loci analysis of egg and meat production traits in a red junglefowl× White Leghorn crossD Wright, S Kerje, K Lundström, J Babol, K Schütz, P Jensen, ...Animal genetics 37 (6), 529-534 51 2006
Epistatic regulation of behavioural and morphological traits in the zebrafish (Danio rerio)D Wright, RK Butlin, Ö CarlborgBehavior genetics 36 (6), 914-922 37 2006
Repeated measures of shoaling tendency in zebrafish (Danio rerio) and other small teleost fishesD Wright, J KrauseNature Protocols 1 (4), 1828 72 2006
Social organization, grouping, and domestication in fishD Wright, AJW Ward, DP Croft, J KrauseZebrafish 3 (2), 141-155 25 2006
QTL analysis of behavioral and morphological differentiation between wild and laboratory zebrafish (Danio rerio)D Wright, R Nakamichi, J Krause, RK ButlinBehavior genetics 36 (2), 271 181 2006
Genetic variation in zebrafish behaviourD WrightUniversity of Leeds 1 2004
Inter and intra‐population variation in shoaling and boldness in the zebrafish (Danio rerio)D Wright, LB Rimmer, VL Pritchard, RK Butlin, J KrauseJournal of Fish Biology 63, 258-259 153 2003
QTL Mapping Using Behavioral Traits in the Adult ZebrafishD WrightZebrafish Protocols for Neurobehavioral Research 66, 301-312