News tagged with genetic features

Hybrid possum gives endangered species a chance

Australian researchers have successfully bred two genetically distinct Mountain Pygmy-possums, playing a major role in preventing the endangered population in the Victorian Alpine region from further decline.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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