Comparative genomics uncovers the evolutionary history, demography, and molecular adaptations of South American canids
The remarkable radiation of South American (SA) canids produced 10 extant species
distributed across diverse habitats, including disparate forms such as the short-legged …
distributed across diverse habitats, including disparate forms such as the short-legged …
[BOOK][B] Applied animal endocrinology
EJ Squires - 2024 - cabidigitallibrary.org
This book explains the role of hormones in improving and monitoring the production,
performance, reproduction, behaviour and health of livestock animals, focusing on cattle …
performance, reproduction, behaviour and health of livestock animals, focusing on cattle …
Unifying approaches from statistical genetics and phylogenetics for map** phenotypes in structured populations
In both statistical genetics and phylogenetics, a major goal is to identify correlations between
genetic loci or other aspects of the phenotype or environment and a focal trait. In these 2 …
genetic loci or other aspects of the phenotype or environment and a focal trait. In these 2 …
Heritability within groups is uninformative about differences among groups: Cases from behavioral, evolutionary, and statistical genetics
Without the ability to control or randomize environments (or genotypes), it is difficult to
determine the degree to which observed phenotypic differences between two groups of …
determine the degree to which observed phenotypic differences between two groups of …
Insulin signaling in development
M Suzawa, ML Bland - Development, 2023 - journals.biologists.com
Nutrient intake is obligatory for animal growth and development, but nutrients alone are not
sufficient. Indeed, insulin and homologous hormones are required for normal growth even in …
sufficient. Indeed, insulin and homologous hormones are required for normal growth even in …
The role of socialisation in the taming and management of wild dingoes by Australian aboriginal people
Simple Summary The dingo (Canis dingo) is a wild-living canid endemic to mainland
Australia; the descendent of an early lineage of dog introduced thousands of years ago to …
Australia; the descendent of an early lineage of dog introduced thousands of years ago to …
How does evolutionary evaluation illuminate body size among canids?
BP Tangredi, DF Lawler - American Journal of Veterinary …, 2024 - Am Vet Med Assoc
In this review, we examine mammalian body size as it reflects life history and genomic
composition, with a primary focus on canids and the domestication of the gray wolf. The …
composition, with a primary focus on canids and the domestication of the gray wolf. The …
Genomic diversity and runs of homozygosity in bernese mountain dogs
Bernese mountain dogs are a large dog breed formed in the early 1900s in Switzerland.
While originally farm dogs that were used for pulling carts, guarding, and driving cattle, today …
While originally farm dogs that were used for pulling carts, guarding, and driving cattle, today …
A high-quality blue whale genome, segmental duplications, and historical demography
YV Bukhman, PA Morin, S Meyer, LF Chu… - Molecular Biology …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, is the largest animal known to have ever existed,
making it an important case study in longevity and resistance to cancer. To further this and …
making it an important case study in longevity and resistance to cancer. To further this and …
The extinct Sicilian wolf shows a complex history of isolation and admixture with ancient dogs
The Sicilian wolf remained isolated in Sicily from the end of the Pleistocene until its
extermination in the 1930s–1960s. Given its long-term isolation on the island and distinctive …
extermination in the 1930s–1960s. Given its long-term isolation on the island and distinctive …