Muhammad Tariq, a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, specializes in animal science with core expertise in animal genetics, molecular parasitology, and molecular biology. He holds an MPhil in Zoology from Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences with specialization in advanced biological techniques and aquatic toxicology, and a BS in Zoology from Bahauddin Zakariya University, where he gained a strong foundation in genetics, microbiology, physiology, and environmental sciences. His professional experience includes extensive laboratory and research work involving DNA and RNA extraction, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, microscopy, protein analysis, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and animal handling, contributing to multidisciplinary projects focused on parasitic diseases, reproductive physiology, livestock health, and sustainable aquaculture. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications addressing heat stress, reproductive biology, parasitic prevalence, molecular diagnostics, aquatic toxicology, and nanoparticle applications, and has contributed several book chapters on veterinary vaccines, mRNA technologies, livestock genetics, and CRISPR-based improvement. His academic achievements are further strengthened by active participation in international research collaborations, scholarly contributions to reputable journals, and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. At the end of his profile, his research metrics reflect growing global impact, with 53 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 3.
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Featured Publications
Tariq M*, Heat Stress and Its Impact on Corpus Luteum (CL) Function and Reproductive Efficiency in Mammals: A Critical Review. Reproductive Sciences, Accepted.
Tariq M*, Prevalence of trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma evansi in domestic ruminants from Southern Punjab, Pakistan. [Journal], Accepted.
Tariq M*, Assessment of Babesia spp. prevalence in various domestic animals across Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2024, 84, e277636.
Tariq M*, Melatonin Modulates Necroptosis and Enhances Antioxidant Defense during PGF-Induced Luteal Regression in Heat-Exposed Rats. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2025, 45(1).
Tariq M*, Phytoestrogens Modulate Bovine GPCRs and Regulate Reproductive Functions in Animals. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 2025, 60(3), e70033.
Tariq M*, FOXM1 Inhibits SUV39H1 to Regulate the CSE/H₂S Pathway in Promoting Ferroptosis of Gastric Cancer Cells. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2025, 45(1).
Tariq M*, Cryptosporidium Infection in Goats: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Diagnostic Techniques. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2024, 11, 1498682.
Tariq M*, Growth performance and antioxidant status of freshwater carp under brackish water rearing. Aquaculture, 2025, 596, 741691.