Dogs are amazingly diverse. Selective breeding for a variety of traits created the breeds we have today. Play between humans and dogs was a key part of this process.
Tag: genetics
Old Art Offers Agriculture Info – Scientific American
A biologist and an art historian have teamed up in search of old artworks that shed light on how fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains have changed through selective breeding over time.
Ancient DNA – Science Magazine Video
Next generation sequencing techniques allow scientists to reconstruct the genomes of extinct animals that once inhabited the Arctic. Video field produced and edited by Susanne Bard
Teeth Tell Black Death Genetic Tale – Scientific American
It took centuries for the population of Europe to recover from the devastation wrought by the Black Death, aka, the plague. A new study looks at its genetic origins.
Ant Epigenetics – Science Magazine Video
The role a carpenter ant plays in her nest may be controlled by histone proteins. Video written and edited by Susanne Bard
Polar Bears See Ice
Scientists analyzing ancient and modern polar bear DNA have concluded that in just three generations, populations have been moving northward, toward more persistent sea-ice. By Susanne Bard
How the Hummingbird Got its Sweet Tooth
How did hummingbirds evolve their taste for the sugary nectar of flowers? By Susanne Bard
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