Whole genome sequencing of canids reveals genomic regions under selection and variants influencing morphology

Being man’s best friend, dogs have been bred and selected for certain morphologic traits and breed-associated behaviours. Here, Plassais et al. analyse 722 canine whole genome sequences including modern breeds, wild canids and village dogs by GWAS and search for signatures of selection.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jocelyn Plassais, Jaemin Kim, Brian W. Davis, Danielle M. Karyadi, Andrew N. Hogan, Alex C. Harris, Brennan Decker, Heidi G. Parker, Elaine A. Ostrander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2019-04-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-09373-w