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The Dog and Its DNA - Free Evening Course

Presented by Wagner Free Institute of Science at Free Library of Philadelphia - Independence Branch

January 18-January 22, 2012

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This course will be held at the Independence Branch of the Free Library, located at 18 S. 7th Street (7th and Market Streets), Philadelphia.

For thousands of years dogs have been loyal, hard-working companions of humans, not surprising since humans have been selectively breeding dogs that possessed the most desirable attributes for 15,000 years. More than 400 dog breeds are recognized worldwide. Breeds differ tremendously in physical attributes and temperaments, and yet comprise a single species. Advances in genomic sciences provide new approaches to studying canine biology. The completion of the Dog Genome Project and progress in genetic mapping has enabled comprehensive DNA studies of many breeds. These studies inform on many interesting biological questions - evolution of form and function, behavioral genetics, and complex disease mechanisms. This course will examine recent findings that shed light on the genetic basis of morphological and behavioral diversity of dog breeds.