The relatively new field of phylogenomics is beginning to reveal the potential of genomic
data for evolutionary studies. As the cost of whole genome sequencing falls, anticipation of …

The study of chromosome evolution is undergoing a resurgence of interest owing to
advances in DNA sequencing technology that facilitate the production of chromosome-scale …

The genome organizations of eight phylogenetically distinct species from five mammalian
orders were compared in order to address fundamental questions relating to mammalian …

A microsatellite-based high-density genetic map facilitates for fine mapping of hereditary
traits of interest, characterization of meiosis, and providing a foundation for physical map …

The persistence of large blocks of homologous synteny and a high frequency of breakpoint
reuse are distinctive features of mammalian chromosomes that are not well understood in …

The enormous complexity of biological systems at the molecular level must be answered
with powerful computational methods. Computational biology is a young field, but has seen …

High-resolution physical maps of vertebrate species' chromosomes empower comparative
genomics discovery and are indispensable for sequence assembly precision. Beginning in …

The chicken continues to hold its position as a leading model organism within many areas of
research, as well as being a major source of protein for human consumption. The First …

Background Recent technological advances have made it possible to efficiently genotype
large numbers of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in livestock species, allowing the …

A QTL affecting milk production traits was previously mapped to an interval of 7.5 cM on
chromosome 6 in Norwegian dairy cattle. This article aimed to refine this position by …