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Article: Scientists look to-dog genome for human health clues.(Specialty Nutrition And Health)
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- May 31, 2004
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SEATTLE, WASH. -- A new genetic analysis of man' s best friend could help scientists explain why a border collie has a knack for herding or why poodles sport a curly coat.
In the May 21 issue of Science, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reported the first extensive genetic comparison of domestic dog breeds.
The study, led by Drs. Elaine Ostrander, Leonid Kruglyak and graduate student Heidi Parker, revealed distinct DNA blueprints for each of the 85 varieties of purebreds that were analyzed as well as similarities between certain breeds. The researchers expect that understanding these genetic relationships will help them uncover the ...