Genetic Analysis Of Domestication Patterns In The Cat Felis Catus
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Genetic Analysis Of Domestication Patterns In The Cat Felis Catus
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Author : Jennifer Dawn Kurushima
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Genetic Analysis Of Domestication Patterns In The Cat Felis Catus written by Jennifer Dawn Kurushima and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.
Cats first became associated with humans during early agricultural development in the Neolithic Era. Later, they were used in Egyptian society as a symbol of femininity and beauty and became an important religious icon in the Late Dynastic Period. Genetic studies of potential wildcat progenitors suggest the Eastern Mediterranean as the origin of the domestic cat, most likely from the African wildcat (Felis silvestris libyca) by a process of natural selection. Artificial selection resulting in pedigreed lines of cats has only recently been implemented in the past 125 years. Here, a variety of molecular markers are used to trace human-mediated movements of domestic random bred cats throughout the world, and pinpoint a domestication site (Chapter 1), develop a method for assigning an unknown domestic cat to either a random bred population of origin, or a particular breed (Chapter 2), and assess the domestication status of mummified cat remains from the Late Period of ancient Egypt (624 - 323 B.C.) (Chapter 3).A combination of 38 informative microsatellites (STRs) and 148 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were used to assess 944 random bred street cats from 37 worldwide populations (Chapter 1). Eight worldwide lineages were detected representing Europe/America, Eastern Mediterranean Basin, Egypt, Iraq/Iran, Arabian Sea, India, Southern Asia, and Eastern Asia. Historical and recent migrations of humans also reflected corresponding migrations of domestic cats. The most diverse and perhaps the oldest populations were those found in the Fertile Crescent, in particular populations within Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel.The same molecular markers along with a selection of five phenotypic SNPs were then applied to fancy-breed cats in the United States (Chapter 2). Frequentist methods were found to be superior to the Bayesian methods in accurately reassigning known cats back to their breed of origin, with STRs outperforming SNPs. However, with the addition of a post-assignment screening process, five phenotypic SNPs were on par with that of the STRs in terms of sensitivity and specificity. In a final study, portions of the control region (CR) of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) were sequenced in the remains of three feline mummies from the Late Period of ancient Egyptian History. The three cats all produced varying mitotypes indicative of domesticated cats. Both the diversity and the lack of wildcat-like sequence suggest that the mummified remains of cats found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt were from domesticated cats.
The Domestic Cat
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Author : Dennis C. Turner
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014
The Domestic Cat written by Dennis C. Turner and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Medical categories.
Experts from a range of fields provide the latest authoritative accounts of domestic cat behaviour and their interaction with humans.
The Domestic Cat
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Author : Monika Joanna Lipinski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Domestic Cat written by Monika Joanna Lipinski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
In The Light Of Evolution
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Author : National Academy of Sciences
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
In The Light Of Evolution written by National Academy of Sciences and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Science categories.
The Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academy of Sciences address scientific topics of broad and current interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Each year, four or five such colloquia are scheduled, typically two days in length and international in scope. Colloquia are organized by a member of the Academy, often with the assistance of an organizing committee, and feature presentations by leading scientists in the field and discussions with a hundred or more researchers with an interest in the topic. Colloquia presentations are recorded and posted on the National Academy of Sciences Sackler colloquia website and published on CD-ROM. These Colloquia are made possible by a generous gift from Mrs. Jill Sackler, in memory of her husband, Arthur M. Sackler.
Genetic Origins Of Coat Color In Felis Silvestris Catus
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Author : Anne Küntzel - Schmidt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Genetic Origins Of Coat Color In Felis Silvestris Catus written by Anne Küntzel - Schmidt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
The domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) exhibits remarkable diversity in coat color variation. With the exception of the ancestral striped tabby pattern, these variants are unique to the domestic cat and distinguish it from wild Felis silvestris subspecies. Accumulation of this phenotypic diversity since the origin of the domestication of the cat over 9000 years ago is reflective of an accelerated change, attributable to selection and population expansion. The relatively recent appearance of common pigmentation variants is likely caused by a recent origin of the causative genetic variants or by amplification in frequency of ancient variants.
Getting To Know The Bengal Cat
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Author : Gene Ducote
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Getting To Know The Bengal Cat written by Gene Ducote and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with categories.
Paleogenomics
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Author : Charlotte Lindqvist
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-01-07
Paleogenomics written by Charlotte Lindqvist and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-07 with Science categories.
Advances in genome-scale DNA sequencing technologies have revolutionized genetic research on ancient organisms, extinct species, and past environments. When it is recoverable after hundreds or thousands of years of unintended preservation, “ancient DNA” (or aDNA) is often highly degraded, necessitating specialized handling and analytical approaches. Paleogenomics defines the field of reconstructing and analyzing the genomes of historic or long-dead organisms, most often through comparison with modern representatives of the same or similar species. The opportunity to isolate and study paleogenomes has radically transformed many fields, spanning biology, anthropology, agriculture, and medicine. Examples include understanding evolutionary relationships of extinct species known only from fossils, the domestication of plants and animals, and the evolution and geographical spread of certain pathogens. This pioneering book presents a snapshot view of the history, current status, and future prospects of paleogenomics, taking a broad viewpoint that covers a range of topics and organisms to provide an up-to-date status of the applications, challenges, and promise of the field. This book is intended for a variety of readerships, including upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, professionals and experts in the field, as well as anyone excited by the extraordinary insights that paleogenomics offers.
Free Ranging Cats
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Author : Stephen Spotte
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-07-16
Free Ranging Cats written by Stephen Spotte and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-16 with Nature categories.
Feral and stray domestic cats occupy many different habitats. They can resist dehydration for months by relying exclusively on the tissue water of their prey allowing them to colonize remote deserts and other inhospitable places. They thrive and reproduce in humid equatorial rainforests and windswept subantarctic islands. In many areas of the world feral cats have driven some species of birds and mammals to extinction and others to the edge, becoming a huge conservation concern. With the control of feral and stray cats now a top conservation priority, biologists are intensifying efforts to understand cat behaviour, reproductive biology, use of space, intraspecies interaction, dietary requirements, prey preferences, and vulnerability to different management strategies. This book provides the most comprehensive review yet published on the behavior, ecology and management of free-ranging domestic cats, whether they be owned, stray, or feral. It reviews management methods and their progress, and questions several widely accepted views of free-ranging cats, notably that they live within dominance hierarchies and are highly social. Insightful and objective, this book includes: a functional approach, emphasizing sensory biology, reproductive physiology, nutrition, and space partitioning; clear treatment of how free-ranging cats should be managed; extensive critical interpretation of the world's existing literature; results of studies of cats in laboratories under controlled conditions, with data that can also be applied to pet cats. Free-ranging Cats: Behavior, Ecology, Management is valuable to ecologists, conservation scientists, animal behaviorists, wildlife nutritionists, wildlife biologists, research and wildlife veterinarians, clinical veterinarians, mammalogists, and park and game reserve planners and administrators.
The Natural History Of The Wild Cats
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Author : Andrew Kitchener
language : en
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
Release Date : 1998-04
The Natural History Of The Wild Cats written by Andrew Kitchener and has been published by Comstock Publishing Associates this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-04 with Nature categories.
Paperbound reprint of a 1991 work providing information about the 37 or so species of the world's cats. The author is curator of mammals and birds at the Royal Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Cat E Book
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Author : Susan Little
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2011-10-14
The Cat E Book written by Susan Little and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-14 with Medical categories.
Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management is an essential resource for anyone who provides complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. In one convenient volume, you'll find authoritative, clinically-focused information enhanced by full-color illustrations, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and much more — all in a format designed for quick access. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing the feline practitioner, including the latest advances in feline medical diagnosis and management and their clinical applications to everyday practice. User-friendly and complete, The Cat is also available as an e-book, giving you easy access to the complete, fully-searchable contents online. Covers the latest advances in feline medicine from a systemic and adjunctive care perspective. It's the most comprehensive feline medical reference available with a strong clinical focus. Helps you meet the increasing demand for state-of-the-art medical care by cat owners — including advanced diagnostic services and treatments designed to extend and improve quality of life for feline companions. Features a full-color design with hundreds of schematic drawings, tables, boxes, key points, algorithms, and photographs for quick and easy access to information. Addresses key topics unique to feline medicine and not currently covered in other books, including: insights and clinical advances attributable to the mapping of the feline genome; medical conditions associated with behavioral problems; managing the feline patient with co-existing and chronic disease; special medical problems and care considerations for the geriatric cat; environmental enrichment for the indoor cat; feline zoonotic agents and implications for human health; and shelter medicine and overpopulation solutions. Provides in-depth information on indoor cats and senior cats, including timely guidance on meeting owners' expectations for longer, healthier lives for their cats. Addresses the challenges of pet overpopulation, particularly the impact of millions of feral cats on public health and the environment. Presents information written in the manner of expanded conference proceedings, delivering the latest insights and most current approaches to management of feline medical disorders. Includes contributions from approximately 60 contributors, drawing on the valuable expertise of those most knowledgeable in the field of feline medical care. Bears the full endorsement of the Winn Feline Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports studies about cat health and funds feline research projects worldwide, and is internationally regarded as a major contributor to the health and wellbeing of all cats. The complete contents also are available online through Veterinary Consult.