A study finds no evidence that increased mutation rates explain the genetic differences in dogs living near Chornobyl's nuclear plant. Selection and environmental factors may instead be responsible.
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Is increased mutation driving genetic diversity in dogs within the Chornobyl exclusion zone?
Environmental contamination can have lasting impacts on surrounding communities, though the long-term impacts can be difficult to ascertain. The disaster at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986 and subsequent remediation efforts resulted in contamination…
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All ears 👂: New study pinpoints what determines ear length in dogs 🧬🐶 Read Full Article #DogEarLength #CanineGenetics #DogScience #EarLengthStudy #CanineBiology
🐶 Researchers at the University of Georgia have pinpointed DNA variants near the MSRB3 gene that determine ear length in dogs, analyzing over 3,000 canines, wolves, and coyotes.
🧬 This study, published in Scientific Reports, found that while MSRB3 influences whether ears are pointy or droopy, an additional DNA sequence combination dictates whether they are short or long.
🔬 The findings are the first to identify the genetic basis of canine ear size and could help breeders develop genetic tests to reduce the frequency of undesirable alleles linked to diseases.
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🧬 This study, published in Scientific Reports, found that while MSRB3 influences whether ears are pointy or droopy, an additional DNA sequence combination dictates whether they are short or long.
🔬 The findings are the first to identify the genetic basis of canine ear size and could help breeders develop genetic tests to reduce the frequency of undesirable alleles linked to diseases.
#DogGenetics #Science #UGA