Dr. Yunus Arzik is a distinguished researcher at Aksaray University specializing in animal genetics and genomics, with a focus on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for economically important traits and disease resistance in livestock. His research integrates quantitative genetics, genome analysis, and molecular biology to unravel the complex genetic mechanisms underlying growth, productivity, and health traits in sheep, cattle, and poultry. With 14 publications, over 130 citations from 95 documents, and an h-index of 7, Dr. Arzik has made notable contributions to advancing the understanding of genetic variation influencing animal performance and resilience. His recent works employ advanced genomic and transcriptomic approaches—such as RNA-Seq and small RNA-Seq—to identify candidate genes and regulatory pathways associated with traits like wool quality, parasite resistance, and metabolic responses in animals. By combining statistical genetics and machine learning-based GWAS models, his studies provide valuable insights into the genomic architecture of economically and biologically relevant traits, supporting the development of sustainable breeding strategies. His publications in leading journals such as Genes, Scientific Reports, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine and Science reflect the breadth and impact of his research. Dr. Arzik also contributes to the scientific community as a reviewer for international journals, reinforcing his commitment to advancing animal health, welfare, and productivity through innovative genomic research.
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Yilmaz, O., Kizilaslan, M., Arzik, Y., Behrem, S., Ata, N., Karaca, O., Elmaci, C., et al. (2022). Genome‐wide association studies of preweaning growth and in vivo carcass composition traits in Esme sheep. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 139(1), 26–39.
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Kizilaslan, M., Arzik, Y., White, S. N., Piel, L. M. W., & Cinar, M. U. (2022). Genetic parameters and genomic regions underlying growth and linear type traits in Akkaraman sheep. Genes, 13(8), 1414.
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Arzik, Y., Kizilaslan, M., Behrem, S., White, S. N., Piel, L. M. W., & Cinar, M. U. (2023). Genome-wide scan of wool production traits in Akkaraman sheep. Genes, 14(3), 713.
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Kizilaslan, M., Arzik, Y., Cinar, M. U., & Konca, Y. (2022). Genome-wise engineering of ruminant nutrition–nutrigenomics: Applications, challenges, and future perspectives – A review. Annals of Animal Science, 22(2), 511–521.
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Kizilaslan, M., Arzik, Y., Behrem, S., White, S. N., & Cinar, M. U. (2024). Comparative genomic characterization of indigenous fat‐tailed Akkaraman sheep with local and transboundary sheep breeds. Food and Energy Security, 13(1), e508.
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Arzik, Y., Kizilaslan, M., White, S. N., Piel, L. M. W., & Çınar, M. U. (2022). Genomic analysis of gastrointestinal parasite resistance in Akkaraman sheep. Genes, 13(12), 2177.
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Arzik, Y., Kizilaslan, M., White, S. N., Piel, L. M. W., & Cinar, M. U. (2022). Estimates of genomic heritability and genome-wide association studies for blood parameters in Akkaraman sheep. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 18477.
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Gul, S., Arzik, Y., Kizilaslan, M., Behrem, S., & Keskin, M. (2023). Heritability and environmental influence on pre-weaning traits in Kilis goats. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 55(2), 85.