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Herding DNA to a new Understanding of CowsIt seems only natural that a Texas institution—the Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center—led an international effort to sequence the genome of the cow. Cracking that sequence provided information about evolution that related not only to cows but to mammals in general. The cattle-specific information could lead to better beef and milk in a world seeking more sustainable food production. "The future challenge will be to explore the bovine genome sequence in greater depth to fully understand the genetic basis of the evolutionary success of ruminants. This will provide opportunities to address some of the crucial issues of the present time—efficient and sustainable food production for a rapidly increasing human population," said Dr. Richard Gibbs, director of the BCM Human Genome Sequencing Center and principal investigator of the six-year project. Previously, the animals sequenced in the project have been laboratory models such as rats and mice. "This is the first mammalian livestock animal we have studied," said Dr. Kim Worley, associate professor in the sequencing center at BCM. 
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FeaturesGiving Elephants a Fighting Chance Facilitating a Vision for Research Integrating Care Around the Patient Baylor Flu Fighters Take On the Wily "Novel H1N1" (Swine) Flu Virus NewsNew Board Chair has High Hopes for BCM Lynch: A Physician-Teacher with a Humanitarian Twist SpotlightDr. Sean McGuire: Translating Early Lessons into Tomorrow's Treatment Simulated Patient Program Important Part of Medical Training Adding Value to Medical School Training Catalyzing Innovative Research is Mantra for BCM Diabetes Center A Coordinated Effort to Improve Health Care BriefsBCM Researchers Top Texas List of Stimulus Funds Recipients Wang Recognized for Contributions to Genetic Research Dr. Brendan Lee Receives Director's Transformative R01 'Pioneer' Studies Bacteria to Understand Cancer Dr. Mark Kline Selected Chair of Pediatrics Herding DNA to a New Understanding of Cows Development/AlumniBaylor Alumni Help Ease the Financial Burdens of Current Students Development BriefsAlkek Eye Center Celebrates 20th Year Partnership Gala To Fund DeBakey Heart Center® of Baylor College of Medicine Breast Center Advisory Council Funds Imaging Fellow Bra Art Displayed as Fundraiser Promise of Research Solid in Baylor's Future
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