Do single nucleotide polymorphisms ( SNPs ) distinguish Indian-origin and Chinese-origin rhesus macaques ( Macaca mulatta )?
This study demonstrates that the 3' end of genes is rich in sequence polymorphisms and is suitable for the efficient discovery of gene-linked SNPs. In addition, the results show that the genomic sequences of Indian and Chinese rhesus macaque are remarkably divergent, and include numerous population-specific SNPs. These ancestral SNPs could be used for the rapid scanning of rhesus macaques, both to establish animal ancestry and to identify gene alleles that may contribute to the phenotypic differences observed in these populations.
HIV positive men reported threefold higher incidence of STDs than HIV negative men, many related to high risk sexual behaviour.