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Linked genetic variants on chromosome 10 control ear morphology and body mass among dog breeds.
BMC genomics - 23 Jun 2015
Webster Matthew T, Kamgari Nona, Perloski Michele, Hoeppner Marc P, Axelsson Erik, Hedhammar Åke, Pielberg Gerli, Lindblad-Toh Kerstin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The domestic dog is a rich resource for mapping the genetic components of phenotypic variation due to its unique population history involving strong artificial selection. Genome-wide association studies have revealed a number of chromosomal regions where genetic variation associates with morphological characters that typify dog breeds. A region on chromosome 10 is among those with the highest levels...
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