Animal Genetics and Reproduction
Animal Genetics and Reproduction is a research topic within Genetics. Science Explorer counts 43k research works in it since 1950. 17.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the advancements in genetic modification and biopharmaceutical production using transgenic animals. It covers topics such as germ cell transfer, livestock biotechnology, gene expression, animal welfare, and the application of transgenesis in aquaculture. The research also delves into genomic integration and the use of embryonic stem cells in transgenic animal production.
- Transgenic Animals
- Genetic Modification
- Biopharmaceutical Production
- Germ Cell Transfer
- Livestock Biotechnology
- Gene Expression
- Animal Welfare
- Aquaculture
- Genomic Integration
- Embryonic Stem Cells
- Research works
- 43k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 7.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 17.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- -8% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Animal Genetics and Reproduction research?
By volume, China and the United States publish the most (708 and 625 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 China 708 works
- 2 United States 625 works
- 3 India 269 works
- 4 Brazil 230 works
- 5 Japan 172 works
- 6 France 127 works
- 7 Russia 118 works
- 8 United Kingdom 107 works
- 9 South Korea 104 works
- 10 Germany 92 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Animal Genetics and Reproduction research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs publishes the most Animal Genetics and Reproduction research, followed by University of California, Davis and National Dairy Research Institute.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Ministry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsChina 22 works
- 2 University of California, DavisUnited States 19 works
- 3 National Dairy Research InstituteIndia 19 works
- 4 Chinese Academy of Fishery SciencesChina 17 works
- 5 Universidade de São PauloBrazil 16 works
- 6 Yangzhou UniversityChina 16 works
- 7 China Agricultural UniversityChina 15 works
- 8 Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina 15 works
- 9 Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'EnvironnementFrance 15 works
- 10 University of MissouriUnited States 14 works
Who are the leading researchers in Animal Genetics and Reproduction?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Animal Genetics and Reproduction include Gerald M. Rubin, Janan T. Eppig and James G. Scott.
- 1 Gerald M. Rubin United States 6.2k citations
- 2 Janan T. Eppig United States 5k citations
- 3 James G. Scott Australia 4.3k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Animal Genetics and Reproduction research done?
The largest centres of Animal Genetics and Reproduction research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), São Paulo (Brazil), Moscow (Russia) and Tokyo (Japan).
Where is the best place to study Animal Genetics and Reproduction?
Among universities, judged by research, University of California, Davis, Ocean University of China and China Agricultural University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
One dot per university in the table below. The upper left is the interesting corner: small places doing unusually strong work.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California, DavisUnited States | 55.6 | 18.2% | 7.3× | 19 | -24.7% |
| 2 | Ocean University of ChinaChina | 53.6 | 32.0% | 6.5× | 12 | -7.7% |
| 3 | China Agricultural UniversityChina | 52.9 | 25.7% | 7.4× | 15 | -50.2% |
| 4 | Northwest A&F UniversityChina | 52.5 | 23.8% | 8.9× | 13 | -56.1% |
| 5 | University of MissouriUnited States | 51.5 | 12.8% | 10.1× | 14 | -19.3% |
| 6 | Huazhong Agricultural UniversityChina | 50.3 | 26.4% | 8.5× | 10 | -43.7% |
| 7 | Jiangnan UniversityChina | 47.0 | 37.8% | 4.0× | 8 | +27.5% |
| 8 | Yangzhou UniversityChina | 45.5 | 10.7% | 8.0× | 16 | -22.3% |
| 9 | Nanjing Agricultural UniversityChina | 44.7 | 11.6% | 9.2× | 13 | -38.5% |
| 10 | Hunan Normal UniversityChina | 44.5 | 11.2% | 15.1× | 13 | -61.9% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Animal Genetics and Reproduction research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 8% lower than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2008.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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