Genetics and the Shapes of Dogs

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Air date:	Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 3:00:00 PM Time displayed is Eastern Time, Washington DC Local
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Category:	WALS - Wednesday Afternoon Lectures
Runtime:	00:59:40
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Description:	In last few centuries subpopulations of dogs have developed into closed populations as a result of differential selection for traits associated with both behavior and appearance. This practice, coupled with small numbers of founders for many breeds has generated a population that is ideal for mapping genes underlying morphology, behavior, and disease susceptibility. In today's lecture we will summarize advances regarding the canine genome project and current approaches for finding genes controlling both simple and complex traits. In particular, we will discuss genes controlling body size, fur texture, and leg length, and the implications of these findings for advancing our knowledge regarding disease gene mapping. The NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series includes weekly scientific talks by some of the top researchers in the biomedical sciences worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.genome.gov/12513335

NLM Title:	Genetics and the shapes of dogs / Elaine Ostrander.
Author:	Ostrander, Elaine A. National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
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Abstract:	(CIT): In last few centuries subpopulations of dogs have developed into closed populations as a result of differential selection for traits associated with both behavior and appearance. This practice, coupled with small numbers of founders for many breeds has generated a population that is ideal for mapping genes underlying morphology, behavior, and disease susceptibility. In today's lecture we will summarize advances regarding the canine genome project and current approaches for finding genes controlling both simple and complex traits. In particular, we will discuss genes controlling body size, fur texture, and leg length, and the implications of these findings for advancing our knowledge regarding disease gene mapping.
Subjects:	Athletic Performance Body Size--genetics Chromosome Mapping Dogs--genetics Hair
Publication Types:	Lecture Webcast
NLM Classification:	QH 432
NLM ID:	101488646
CIT Live ID:	7017
Permanent link:	https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=7017

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