Hair of the Dog: Identification of a Cis-Regulatory Module Predicted to Influence Canine Coat Composition

    April 2019 in “ Genes ”
    D. Thad Whitaker, Elaine A. Ostrander
    Studysummary This study identified a genetic locus associated with coat type in domestic dogs, showing certain variants linked to single-coated breeds and suggesting potential regulatory roles.
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