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Study Links Dog Breeds' Genes to Memory and Skills

12/26/2025

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Gyeongsang National University in South Korea and the National Human Genome Research Institute sequenced the genomes of 12 herding and 91 non-herding dog breeds.
The findings link memory and problem-solving to genetic variation.
A notable gene, EPHB1, was linked to spatial memory and motor patterns in border collies.
The study was published in Science Advances.
Littlejohn from Massey University stressed the study's significance and need for validation.

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Gyeongsang National University in South Korea and the National Human Genome Research Institute sequenced the genomes of 12 herding and 91 non-herding dog breeds.
The findings link memory and problem-solving to genetic variation.
A notable gene, EPHB1, was linked to spatial memory and motor patterns in border collies.
The study was published in Science Advances.
Littlejohn from Massey University stressed the study's significance and need for validation.