Phrases with «pigmentation genes»

"Pigmentation genes" refers to the specific genes that are responsible for determining the color of an organism's skin, hair, or eyes. These genes control the production of pigments, such as melanin, which give these body parts their different shades and colors. Full definition

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Sentences with «pigmentation genes»

Two pigmentation genes in particular are often associated with deafness in dogs: the merle gene (seen in the collie, Shetland Sheepdog, Dappled Dachshund, Harlequin Great Dane, American Foxhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Norwegian Dunkerhound among others) and the piebald gene (Bull Terrier, Samoyed, Greyhound, Great Pyrenees, Sealyham Terrier, Beagle, Bulldog, Dalmatian, English Setter). (lsu.edu)
A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too. (science.howstuffworks.com)
Previous studies of a skin pigmentation gene called MC1R had led many geneticists to think that dark skin colour — which is thought to protect against UV damage — is a fixed and consistent trait in all people of African descent. (newscientist.com)
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Phrases with «pigmentation genes»

Sentences with «pigmentation genes»

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