Detecting selection

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The author discusses the studies conducted on the effect of selection on genomes. The topics of interest include the use of artificial selection in cattle in order to measure genomic response to selection, and the genomic response in cattle to selection for high growth in the elite sires' male offspring.

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Rose-colored goggles

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The authors discuss the studies on evolution of cichlid fishes. The topics of interest include the speciation mechanisms, and the pre-mating isolation when females mate only with males of their own species.

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Genomes of mice and men

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The author discusses the studies on human and mouse genomes. The topics of interest include the comparison of these genomes, and the pattern of nucleoside substitution between human and mouse genes.

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