Molecular biologist Peter Savolainen of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, and his colleagues have studied the origins of domestic dogs using hair samples and mitochondrial DNA.
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Dogs That Changed the World: Interview: Molecular Biologist Peter Savolainen
The Gorilla King: Explore Titus’s Family Tree
While his prolific mating is a clear sign of the king's success, this unique gorilla's extensive family tree grew out of tragic circumstances.
Flight School: Introduction
To help ensure the survival of endangered whooping cranes, Operation Migration maintains an artificial breeding program that prepares chicks for adulthood.
Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History: Alternatives to Chimp Testing
Sharing 99 percent of our DNA, chimps have been used in the study of infectious diseases, gene therapy, vaccine development, reproduction, and anatomy.
The Body Changers: Blueprints for Change
Many creatures undergo startling transformations as they mature. But we are just beginning to understand the genetic blueprints that guide these changes.




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