I read some while ago that the DNA of dogs and humans are remarkably similar, but it appears that a few genes are actually identical. The latest discovery is that the gene which causes albinism is identical in dogs and humans: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/19...50995.html
Most scientists are more interested in using this to understand more about albinism, but it is the very fact that there are some genes which are identical which interests me.
I read a theory recently (but I can't find the source) that dogs and humans, having lived together for so many centuries (possibly several thousands of years), have shared bodily liquids such as blood and saliva (DNA) and therefore this has caused the close bond.
Most scientists are more interested in using this to understand more about albinism, but it is the very fact that there are some genes which are identical which interests me.
I read a theory recently (but I can't find the source) that dogs and humans, having lived together for so many centuries (possibly several thousands of years), have shared bodily liquids such as blood and saliva (DNA) and therefore this has caused the close bond.
