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Dogs of various breeds running in a field with trees in the background.
They’re All (Potentially) Good Dogs
Research finds that a dog’s behavior has little to do with its genes.
They’re All (Potentially) Good Dogs
They’re All (Potentially) Good Dogs

Research finds that a dog’s behavior has little to do with its genes.

Research finds that a dog’s behavior has little to do with its genes.

genetics, genetics & genomics, behavior

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Environmental Factors Don’t Explain Rise in Autism Prevalence
Peter Hess | May 22, 2020 | 3 min read
A large twin study in Sweden finds genetics has a much larger influence on the odds of an autism diagnosis, and has remained consistent over time.
Nicotine’s Effects Passed On Through Generations of Mice
Kerry Grens | Oct 16, 2018 | 2 min read
Male rodents exposed to nicotine had changes in sperm genome methylation and produced pups and grandpups with abnormal behavior.
Infographic: Cook Up an Exome-Based Diet
Ruth Williams | May 31, 2017 | 1 min read
See how scientists designed food with amino acid compositions based on protein-coding regions in the genomes of mice and fruit flies.
Supergene Explains Ruff Mating
Jef Akst | Nov 18, 2015 | 2 min read
Two sequencing studies reveal the genetics underlying the sexual behavior of the European and Asian birds.
Epigenetic Marks Tied to Homosexuality
Kerry Grens | Oct 8, 2015 | 2 min read
In a small study of male twins, nine methylation sites helped researchers predict a person’s sexual orientation.
Smoking, Taxes, and Genes
Bob Grant | Dec 14, 2012 | 1 min read
New research suggests that some smokers may carry a gene variant that makes them less likely to quit simply because cigarette taxes are raised.
Genetic Shift in Salmon
Cristina Luiggi | Jul 12, 2012 | 2 min read
A new study finds that an Alaskan population of the fish has quickly evolved in response to warming temperatures.
Passing On Stress
Cristina Luiggi | May 22, 2012 | 1 min read
Exposure to an environmental toxin can affect future generations’ ability to handle stressful conditions.
Criminal genes
Cristina Luiggi | Jun 22, 2011 | 1 min read
Experts come together to revisit the controversial field of genetics and criminology.
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