Hyper Sociability in Dogs
Location
CoLab, COM 165
Start Date
30-4-2026 9:30 AM
Document Type
Poster
Description
JCCC students conducted a genotype and phenotype test to determine if dogs at a local shelter carried a gene on chromosome 6. This gene has been linked to hypersocial and friendly behaviour in dogs. A test was conducted with both familiar and unfamiliar people to observe their behaviour, and they were given a friendliness score. Samples of DNA were taken to find the friendliness gene through extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
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Hyper Sociability in Dogs
CoLab, COM 165
JCCC students conducted a genotype and phenotype test to determine if dogs at a local shelter carried a gene on chromosome 6. This gene has been linked to hypersocial and friendly behaviour in dogs. A test was conducted with both familiar and unfamiliar people to observe their behaviour, and they were given a friendliness score. Samples of DNA were taken to find the friendliness gene through extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Melissa Beaty.