Team Creates Genetic Map of Hereford Cow
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Baylor College scientists have created a genetic map of a Hereford cow, identifying each of the 3 billion pairs of genes that serve as its blueprint, the Agriculture Department announced. The Houston scientists believe that understanding the genes’ function will enable the breeding of disease-resistant cattle.
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