Genomics: The chicken genome sequence

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The chicken genome sequence is based on the red jungleflow, which is the ancestor of all modern chicken breeds. The genome sequence is a tool, which helps researchers in animal production, welfare, domestication, evolution and human diseases.

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Comparative genomics coming of age

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The wealth of information that can be obtained from genome comparisons are presented. Comparative analysis of genome sequence from multiple species at different evolutionary distances supports the molecular evolutionary study.

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The quest for natural selection in the age of comparative genomics

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Several statistical techniques that are used for analyzing the natural selection of closely related species are presented. The techniques are found to employ the comparative genomic approach, hence giving accurate results.

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