December 8, 2005

Canine genome sequenced Tasha the boxer is the first dog to have her DNA sequenced. The dog genome has been partially decoded in the past, but the Broad Institute's effort has produced a genetic map of the dog that researchers say is 99 percent complete. (Photo courtesy of NIH) Full story

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Dog genome unleashed
Broad Institute scientists decode man's best friend

Advances in stem cell biology presented at symposium
Symposium aims to bring together wide, diverse community of researchers

Making the world's smallest gadgets even smaller
Sizes measured in atoms vs. fractions of an inch

Dogs teach humans new tricks
Extension School psych class fetches lots of students

Using physics to understand biology
Goel puts DNA to the test

Philosopher serious about science
Cause and effect, quantum theory targets of Ned Hall's mind

Biochem symposium to honor Jack Strominger