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Coat variation in the domestic dog is governed by variants in three genes.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 2 Oct 2009
Cadieu Edouard, Neff Mark W, Quignon Pascale, Walsh Kari, Chase Kevin, Parker Heidi G, Vonholdt Bridgett M, Rhue Alison, Boyko Adam, Byers Alexandra, Wong Aaron, Mosher Dana S, Elkahloun Abdel G, Spady Tyrone C, André Catherine, Lark K Gordon, Cargill Michelle, Bustamante Carlos D, Wayne Robert K, Ostrander Elaine A
Abstract excerpt
Coat color and type are essential characteristics of domestic dog breeds. Although the genetic basis of coat color has been well characterized, relatively little is known about the genes influencing coat growth pattern, length, and curl. We performed genome-wide association studies of more than 1000 dogs from 80 domestic breeds to identify genes associated with canine fur phenotypes. Taking advantage of both...
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