News tagged with cattle genome

What makes a cow a cow? Complete bovine genome sequenced

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.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Researchers uncover DNA genome sequence of extinct ancient cattle

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers, based in Ireland and Britain, have found the complete mitochondrial DNA genome sequence of ancient wild cattle using a sample from a 6,700 year-old bone.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 22, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

US shorts critical farm animal research, scientists say

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.

Biology / Other

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0