Association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs
The oxytocin system plays a key role in the regulation of social behaviour and personality, with research revealing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene with underlying behavioural mechanisms in both humans and animals. A preliminary comparis...
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| author | Khairul Anuar Hamidon |
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| description | The oxytocin system plays a key role in the regulation of social behaviour and personality, with research revealing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene with underlying behavioural mechanisms in both humans and animals. A preliminary comparison of studies on the social behaviour observed in cats (Felids) and dogs (Canids) is examined in this paper, which show higher factor loadings of (1) proximity seeking, (2) friendliness and (2) referential looking behavioural traits in dogs as compared to cats. Through the identification of marker OXTR gene polymorphisms in cats and dogs, this paper reveals the correlation between genetic polymorphisms and behavioural traits exhibited. Lastly, a review of research involving genotype-phenotype associations suggest the possibility of association of OXTR gene polymorphisms with the difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs. Based on the obtained results, the paper concludes that further genetic research is required to understand phenotypic differences in social behaviour observed, with possible research areas being extended to human social disorders and owner-pet compatibility. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1417092023-03-04T19:21:08Z Association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs Khairul Anuar Hamidon Shu Jian Jun School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering MJJShu@ntu.edu.sg Engineering::Mechanical engineering Science::Biological sciences The oxytocin system plays a key role in the regulation of social behaviour and personality, with research revealing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene with underlying behavioural mechanisms in both humans and animals. A preliminary comparison of studies on the social behaviour observed in cats (Felids) and dogs (Canids) is examined in this paper, which show higher factor loadings of (1) proximity seeking, (2) friendliness and (2) referential looking behavioural traits in dogs as compared to cats. Through the identification of marker OXTR gene polymorphisms in cats and dogs, this paper reveals the correlation between genetic polymorphisms and behavioural traits exhibited. Lastly, a review of research involving genotype-phenotype associations suggest the possibility of association of OXTR gene polymorphisms with the difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs. Based on the obtained results, the paper concludes that further genetic research is required to understand phenotypic differences in social behaviour observed, with possible research areas being extended to human social disorders and owner-pet compatibility. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 2020-06-10T03:58:43Z 2020-06-10T03:58:43Z 2020 Final Year Project (FYP) https://hdl.handle.net/10356/141709 en B185 application/pdf Nanyang Technological University |
| spellingShingle | Engineering::Mechanical engineering Science::Biological sciences Khairul Anuar Hamidon Association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs |
| title | Association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs |
| title_full | Association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs |
| title_fullStr | Association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs |
| title_short | Association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs |
| title_sort | association of oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms with difference in social behaviour between cats and dogs |
| topic | Engineering::Mechanical engineering Science::Biological sciences |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/141709 |
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