Researchers ID Genes

[Vinnie]

Quote: Through their analyses, the researchers discovered that the most genetically distinct breeds were the German shepherd, Shar-Pei, beagle and greyhound.

Researchers ID Genes

Does anyone know the name of this study and if it's published online anywhere?

[LisaT]

There's more info in this one, and some names and funding sources at the bottom: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0113172357.htm

[LisaT]

This one tells where and when published:
http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleID=54922

[Lila]

http://akeylab.gs.washington.edu/

This is the link to Dr. Akey's Lab and has other links on projects there.

[Lila]

Sadly the paper itself appears to only be available on a subscription basis to the National Academy of Sciences.

Pony up for the text.

http://www.pnas.org/content/early/20...18107.full.pdf

[LisaT]

I've emailed Vinnie a copy.

[Vinnie]

Yes, and I am off to read. Thanks.

Stay tuned, I'll be back to post my thoughts.

[Vinnie]

Just some initial thoughts.
1. Could this be the answer to unwanted dwarfism in different breeds?
2. Each breed of dog is genetically distinct and probably very far removed for wolves.
3. Interesting correlation between humans and dogs. Seems to be somewhat of an indication that we are humanizing canines.

I’ll give more of my thoughts after I think about what I’ve just read. I’ve got to roll it around in my head for a little.

[LisaT]

Originally Posted By: Vinnie2. Each breed of dog is genetically distinct and probably very far removed for wolves.

Interesting, since we always hear how close dogs and wolves are genetically.

Quote:3. Interesting correlation between humans and dogs. Seems to be somewhat of an indication that we are humanizing canines.

This I think was kinda inferred in that BBC program that I linked to in the Links section? though I don't understand it well enough to put words to it.

[Vinnie]

Originally Posted By: LisaT

Interesting, since we always hear how close dogs and wolves are genetically.

Yes, I think that had always been the thought but it seems like they are saying that more recently the modern dog has become more evolved.

Originally Posted By: LisaT

This I think was kinda inferred in that BBC program that I linked to in the Links section? though I don't understand it well enough to put words to it.

I can't say that I really understand what they're saying yet, just something I picked up from reading this.