Researchers create the largest global catalog of variations in the dog genome

Dogs and humans share an intimate bond that has surpassed centuries. Researchers at NHGRI are understanding how and what genes underscore the vast variation observed in dog breeds. Using next-generation sequencing tools, they have created the largest variant canine catalog and identified variants associated with dog body structure, behavior and life span which could also be implicated in human health and disease.

Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - April 2, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news