TuesdayNewsdayVol. 9 - Issue 31 - May 02, 2023 |  |
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 The Alaskan sled dog Balto shared common ancestry with modern Asian and Arctic canine lineages. He had no discernible wolf ancestry. (Photo credit: Cleveland Museum of Natural History) |
Still a good boy nearly 100 years after historic sled run, Balto has now helped scientists explore the genetics of working dogs and demonstrate the power of comparative genomics. Scientists at UC Santa Cruz sequenced Balto’s genome to investigate his ancestry and genetic traits as part of a large collaborative effort in comparative genomics. |
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 | By Clement Stokes, Associate Vice Chancellor for Risk and Safety Services Kevin Domby has been appointed the Executive Director of Public Safety and UC Santa Cruz Chief of Police. |
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 | The campus was recognized for partnering with the United Way of Santa Cruz County’s Youth Action Network to support youth empowerment. |
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 | New research clarifies how tiny organisms in the Southern Ocean play an outsized role in moderating Earth’s climate. |
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 | Domby spent 23 years with the California Highway Patrol and credits his high school art teacher with introducing him to a public service career. |
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 | Brainwave patterns show elephant seals take short naps while holding their breath on deep dives, averaging just 2 hours of sleep per day while at sea. |
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