Recent content by Rod Scott

Hi MysteryChicken, That's very helpful. The form of albinism that I know something about (the one I can definitely do some genetic testing on) is the autosomal (non sex-linked) form. So I'm not as interested in the sex linked form, but it might be interesting (once I've got the genetic test up...

Acre4Me, Thanks much! This seems like some very useful information. I'll definitely follow up! thanks,, Rod

Hi MysteryChicken, Thanks for following up! I'm not sure about the chicken you show in the picture. How much do you know about the details for this chicken? When you say "split" are you just referring to the fact that it has some appearance of being albino, but doesn't look completely albino...

Thanks to all who have replied so far! MaryJanet, I'll follow up on the Scotland connection - thanks for that tip! Rod

Hi Chicken Enthusiasts, My name is Rod Scott and I'm a Biology Prof who does research with DNA. I have learned that some albino chickens have a very interesting change to the DNA that can be easily studied using genetics techniques that are now available in most undergrad biology labs. I'd like...

Hi Chicken Enthusiasts, My name is Rod Scott and I'm a Biology Prof who does research with DNA. I have learned that some albino chickens have a very interesting change to the DNA that can be easily studied using genetics techniques that are now available in most undergrad biology labs. I'd like...