Last updated: November 15, 2012
The Power of Comparison: Unleashing the Dog Genome
The Power of Comparison: Unleashing the Dog Genome
NHGRI Senior Investigator Dr. Elaine Ostrander explains how comparative genomics opens the door to understanding the human genome.
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Additional Online Resources for Dr. Ostrander's Webcast
- Dr. Ostrander's Investigator Web Page
- Dog Genome Resources [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Newshour Special for Students: Dogs May Lead Doctors to Discover Why People Get Cancer
- Comparative Genomics Fact Sheet
- Functional and Comparative Genomics Fact Sheet [ornl.gov]
- DNA Microarray Technology Fact Sheet
General Online Resources
- Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
- Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
- Genetic Home Reference: Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]
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