News tagged with bovine genome
US shorts critical farm animal research, scientists say
Apr 23, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
Dwindling federal funding jeopardizes important animal and biomedical research, together with the institutional research programs that focus on them, a group of Michigan State University scientists warn.
What makes a cow a cow? Complete bovine genome sequenced
Apr 23, 2009 |
4.3 / 5 (3) |
1
Researchers report today in the journal Science that they have sequenced the bovine genome, for the first time revealing the genetic features that distinguish cattle from humans and other mammals.
Search results for bovine genome
Ancient bison genetic treasure trove for farmers
Oct 20, 2009 |
5 / 5 (2) |
0
(PhysOrg.com) -- Genetic information from an extinct species of bison preserved in permafrost for thousands of years could help improve modern agricultural livestock and breeding programs, according to University ...
Researchers sequence swine genome
Nov 02, 2009 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
(PhysOrg.com) -- A global collaborative has produced a first draft of the genome of a domesticated pig, an achievement that will lead to insights in agriculture, medicine, conservation and evolution.
Completed genome set to transform the cow
Biology /
Aug 16, 2006 |
3.2 / 5 (5) |
0
The ability of scientists to improve health and disease management of cattle and enhance the nutritional value of beef and dairy products has received a major boost with the release this week of the most complete ...
Australian researchers first in the world to solve the genetic code of canola
Nov 06, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
(PhysOrg.com) -- Until recently, the genetic code of canola was a mystery. Australian researcher Dr David Edwards, in collaboration with Bayer CropScience and Keygene N.V., is the first in the world to have solved the code, ...
Molecular imaging may lead to earlier diagnosis of childhood respiratory virus
Apr 18, 2006 |
5 / 5 (2) |
0
Scientists have used a powerful molecular imaging technique to see inside living cells infected with the most pervasive and potentially fatal childhood respiratory virus known to medicine -- respiratory syncytial ...
New discovery allows scientists for the first time to experimentally annotate genomes
Nov 09, 2009 |
5 / 5 (6) |
0
Over the last 20 years, the sequencing of the human genome, along with related organisms, has represented one of the largest scientific endeavors in the history of mankind. The information collected from genome ...
Cucumber genome published
Nov 02, 2009 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
The genome of the cucumber has been sequenced by an international consortium lead by Chinese and U.S. institutions. The annotated genome is published online Nov. 1 by the journal Nature Genetics.
Complete Genomics reports low-cost sequencing of 3 human genomes
Nov 05, 2009 |
5 / 5 (2) |
0
Complete Genomics, a third-generation human genome sequencing company, today announced publication of a report in the journal Science describing its proprietary DNA sequencing platform, including analysis of seq ...
Scientists Study Holstein Milk Production, Fertility
Oct 05, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
(PhysOrg.com) -- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have discovered why Holsteins—bred to produce more milk—are less fertile than before breeding efforts were stepped up to increase dairy production: ...
Importance of different cell types underestimated
Nov 04, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
Choosing the right cell type is particularly important in genetic studies. This is apparent from research published on 16 October in PLoS Genetics. Dutch researcher Alice Gerrits has shown how variations in the genome can in ...
List of search results for bovine genome
