Animal genetics

Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms comprising the biological kingdom Animalia. With few exceptions, animals consume organic material, breathe oxyge...

The Journal of Animal Breeding & Genetics covers all aspects of animal breeding & genomic selection, including domestic animal evolution & commercial breeding programs.

Genetics for dummies.

Human population density and land use is causing changes in animal genetic diversity, according to researchers at McGill University. The loss of genetic diversity will hinder the ability of plant and animal populations to adapt to changing environments [Credit: McGill University] The findings reported in the journal Ecology Letters, show that environmental changes caused by humans are leading to changes in genetic variation in thousands of species of birds, fish, insects, and mammals. The…

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How canids are related... From DNA studies, Elaine A. Ostrander, Genetics and the shape of dogs, in 'American Scientist,' September-October 2007

Chromosomes , Biology, Biology student

Reproductive Cloning. Dolly the sheep was the first cloned animal.

A food web of a forest ecosystem where students identify the primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers, and the carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores .

Charles Darwin, Evolution

Pet owners can learn a lot about their dog's history from dog DNA testing. The at-home dog DNA test kits can share valuable information about their genetics, including their specific breed makeup, health conditions, and more.

Cell Membrane 3D

It’s been a little while since my last post, as school has started once again. I will still make time for learning about veterinary medicine however! The topic for today is X-inactivation, al…