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In biology the genome of an organism is the whole hereditary information of an organism that is encoded in the DNA (or, for some viruses, RNA). This includes both the genes and the non-coding sequences. The term was coined in 1920 by Hans Winkler, Professor of Botany at the University of Hamburg, Germany, as a portmanteau of the words gene and chromosome.
More precisely, the genome of an organism is a complete DNA sequence of one set of chromosomes; for example, one of the two sets that a diploid individual carries in every somatic cell. The term genome can be applied specifically to mean the complete set of nuclear DNA (i.e., the "nuclear genome") but can also be applied to organelles that contain their own DNA, as with the mitochondrial genome or the chloroplast genome. When people say that the genome of a sexually reproducing species has been "sequenced," typically they are referring to a determination of the sequences of one set of autosomes and one of each type of sex chromosome, which together represent both of the possible sexes. Even in species that exist in only one sex, what is described as "a genome sequence" may be a composite from the chromosomes of various individuals. In general use, the phrase "genetic makeup" is sometimes used conversationally to mean the genome of a particular individual or organism. The study of the global properties of genomes of related organisms is usually referred to as genomics, which distinguishes it from genetics which generally studies the properties of single genes or groups of genes.
Types of genomes
Most biological entities more complex than a virus sometimes or always carry additional genetic material besides that which resides in their chromosomes. In some contexts, such as sequencing the genome of a pathogenic microbe, "genome" is meant to include this auxiliary material, which is carried in plasmids. In such circumstances then, "genome" describes all of the genes and non-coding DNA that have the potential to be present. More on [ Genome ]
Dr. Nancy Kay: New Genome Barks Podcasts - The AKC Canine Health Foundation debuts 2 new podcasts in Genome Barks series http://ow.ly/x6xz
SacPaws (SacPaws.com) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:25:28 -0000
Dr. Nancy Kay: New Genome Barks Podcasts - The AKC Canine Health Foundation debuts 2 new podcasts in Genome Barks series http://ow.ly/x6xz
RT@profmarcelolima The Canine Genome - http://migre.me/a4Ya
carreiraemvet (Veterinária) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:02:32 -0000
RT@profmarcelolima The Canine Genome - http://migre.me/a4Ya
The Canine Genome - http://migre.me/a4Ya
profmarcelolima (Prof. Marcelo Lima) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:05:18 -0000
The Canine Genome - http://migre.me/a4Ya
California Geneticists are Going to the Dogs - The people and dogs behind the work on the Canine Genome Project are introduced. Provides image gallery, history, and links. [Smithsonian Magazine]
Canine Genetic Heritage Project - The University of California, Davis includes information on building a DNA database. The aim is to establish a genetic profile for each breed at each genetic marker.
Canine Genetics Resources - Collection of useful references to canine genetics resources.
Meta Description: [ Canine Genetics Resources ]
Canine Radiation Hybrid Mapping Project - Radiation hybrid map of the canine genome.
Meta Description: [ Dog is an emerging model in genetics for QTL analysis as well as human-related genetic diseases ]
Dog Genome Project - Collaborative study with scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Oregon, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
DogMap - International project to map canine genes.
MSU - Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Canine Genetics - Laboratory aiming to use the tools of molecular genetics to understand, improve diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately prevent the hereditary diseases that affect dogs while educating veterinary professionals and scientists.
NHGRI Dog Genome Project - A project to develop resources necessary to map and clone canine genes.
