Dog Genome

• The Canine Radiation Hybrid Mapping Project - Construction of a genome map of the Canis familiaris species. Searchable by chromosome and includes radiation hybrid, meotic, cytogenetic, and integrated maps.
• Canine Genetics Resources - Features genetic studies and reference resources. Includes a bare bones introduction to genetics and a canine genetic primer.

• The Dog Genome Project - A collaborative study aimed at producing a map of all the chromosomes . Includes a codon frequency table and how the genes are mapped.

Genes behind dogs' diversity revealed (New Kerala)
Washington, June 23 : A Labrador is different in traits and behaviour from a retriever and likewise a Pug differs from a Chihuahua in many domains.

Science unravels dog genetics (Rocky Mountain News)
Scientists have uncovered some genetic secrets to why an Irish wolfhound can be so huge, a Chihuahua so small, a retriever so eager to retrieve — when all are members of the same species.

DNA study unlocks mystery to diverse traits in dogs (EurekAlert!)
ROCKVILLE, MD, June 22, 2008 – What makes a pointer point, a sheep dog herd, and a retriever retrieve? Why do Yorkshire terriers live longer than Great Danes? And how can a tiny Chihuahua possibly be related to a Great Dane?

DNA Study Unlocks Mystery To Diverse Traits In Dogs (Science Daily)
New research reveals locations in a dog's DNA that contain genes that scientists believe contribute to differences in body and skull shape, weight, fur color and length -- and possibly even behavior, trainability and longevity.

"Safer Salads" Article From American Scientist Wins National Award (Medical News Today)
As the U.S. goes through yet another scare over contaminated produce, this time involving an outbreak of Salmonella in tomatoes, an article called "Safer Salads" from American Scientist magazine has won a major award from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP). The award-winning article addresses why produce contaminated by E.