Physiology

A deep dive connects canine genetics, brain physiology and behavior to explain why collies are different from terriers

A deep dive connects canine genetics, brain physiology and behavior to explain why collies are different from terriers

From the energetic Border Collie to the friendly Golden Retriever, there are over 350 dog breeds today, each with specific physical and behavioral traits. Although previous research into dog genomes has revealed the genetic basis for variations in body size and shape between breeds, the genetic basis for complex behaviors – hunting, herding, guarding, pointing, …

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Study: Rare and common genetic determinants of metabolic individuality and their effects on human health. Image Credit: PopTika/Shutterstock

Metabolomic study of the genetic regulation of biochemical individuality

In a recent study published in natural medicineresearchers systematically studied the genetic makeup of nearly 20,000 women and men in terms of >900 metabolites. Study: Rare and common genetic determinants of metabolic individuality and their effects on human health. Image Credit: PopTika/Shutterstock Metabolites circulating in the human body reflect human physiology and the chemical uniqueness …

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