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From msnbc.com: Science:
 An international group of scientists has
decoded the DNA of the domestic pig, research that may one day prove
useful in finding new treatments for both pigs and people, and perhaps
aid in efforts for a new swine flu vaccine for pigs.
Pigs and humans are similar in size and makeup ,
and swine are often used in human research. Scientists say they rely on
pigs to study everything from obesity and heart disease to skin
disorders.
"The pig is the ideal animal to look at lifestyle and health issues in the United States," said Larry Schook, a University of Illinois in Champaign biomedical science professor who led the DNA sequencing project.
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