Dog Friendliness in Millie, Stella, Jacobi, and Brennan
Location
CoLab, COM 130
Start Date
30-4-2026 8:15 AM
Document Type
Poster
Description
Studies have shown that there is a correlation between sociability in dogs and the presence of a gene on chromosome 6. In this study, student groups observed dogs at a nearby animal shelter and monitored their outwardly expressed friendliness towards those familiar to them and those unfamiliar to them. After the behavior test, DNA samples were collected. The DNA was extracted and amplified using PCR. The “friendliness” gene was confirmed after examining a gel electrophoresis.
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Dog Friendliness in Millie, Stella, Jacobi, and Brennan
CoLab, COM 130
Studies have shown that there is a correlation between sociability in dogs and the presence of a gene on chromosome 6. In this study, student groups observed dogs at a nearby animal shelter and monitored their outwardly expressed friendliness towards those familiar to them and those unfamiliar to them. After the behavior test, DNA samples were collected. The DNA was extracted and amplified using PCR. The “friendliness” gene was confirmed after examining a gel electrophoresis.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Melissa Beaty.