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Cancer in cats is the leading cause of death among cats. It is caused by uncontrolled cell growth, and affects a wide range of cell types and organs in the body. Feline cancer initially manifests as a lump or bump on any parts of the body. It rapidly grows in the affected cell, attaches itself to the tissue under the skin in that area, and ...
Blue-eyed cats with white fur have a high incidence of genetic deafness. [1] Cat genetics describes the study of inheritance as it occurs in domestic cats. In feline husbandry it can predict established traits (phenotypes) of the offspring of particular crosses. In medical genetics, cat models are occasionally used to discover the function of ...
A genetic counsellor discussing a pedigree with a client. Genetic counseling is the process of investigating individuals and families affected by or at risk of genetic disorders to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. This field is considered necessary for ...
Gene therapy is a medical technology that aims to produce a therapeutic effect through the manipulation of gene expression or through altering the biological properties of living cells. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ] The first attempt at modifying human DNA was performed in 1980, by Martin Cline, but the first successful nuclear gene transfer in humans ...
Craig Venter (born 1946), US molecular biologist and entrepreneur, raced to sequence the genome. Jerome Vinograd (1913–1976), US, leader in biochemistry and molecular biology of nucleic acids. Peter Visscher (Ph.D. 1991), Dutch Australian geneticist who works on the genetic architecture of complex traits.
Carrots, celery, apples (no seeds!) and other crunchy fruits and veggies can work as dental treats, too. People With Pets shared this reminder about heartworm and other parasites, "Internal and ...
Familial adenomatous polyposis is a cancer syndrome in which there are hundreds to thousands of benign adenomas in the colon.. A hereditary cancer syndrome (familial/family cancer syndrome, inherited cancer syndrome, cancer predisposition syndrome, cancer syndrome, etc.) is a genetic disorder in which inherited genetic mutations in one or more genes predispose the affected individuals to the ...
Color’s cancer detection and management solution, built in partnership with the American Cancer Society, is a comprehensive, integrated care model that supports individuals from screening to diagnosis and care. Color provides risk education and assessment, accessible screenings, a nationwide clinical care network, and ongoing educational ...