Genetic mutation in Labradors reveals new cause of canine blindness
In collaboration with a foundation that breeds service dogs for the visually impaired, researchers at the School of ...
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A Cat Breed With A Gene Mutation Is Known For Its Cute Folded Ears (And Health Problems)
Scottish fold cats are an absolutely adorable cat breed. However, the same genetic mutation that causes those cute folded ...
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Mutated bird flu found in two cats, raising new concerns
Mutated H5N1 Bird Flu Found in Cats: Scientists have identified a genetic mutation in two infected cats that is linked to ...
Greenland sharks can live for centuries. We're finally learning their genetic tricks.
A first-ever analysis of the whole Greenland shark genome gives researchers a couple of clues to their longevity.
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Bird flu mutation associated with increased disease severity found in two cats
The gene that Niman identified in the sequence data, known as PB2 E627K, has been associated with increased mammal-to-mammal ...
Bird flu-infected San Bernardino County dairy cows may have concerning new mutation
A new H5N1 bird flu mutation has appeared in a cluster of infected dairy cows. It's a genetic change that scientists say ...
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H5N1 mutation on Calif. dairies raises transmission concerns
A genetic mutation of H5N1 detected in California dairy cows raises concerns about increased mammal-to-mammal transmission ...
“Wooly mice” a test run for mammoth gene editing
On Tuesday, the team behind the plan to bring mammoth-like animals back to the tundra announced the creation of what it is ...
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Study demonstrates successful gene therapy for maple syrup urine disease
A study led by UMass Chan researchers demonstrated that a gene therapy to correct a mutation that causes maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) prevented newborn death, normalized growth, restored ...
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Mutation of keratin 8 in patients with liver disease.
In vitro experiments and animal studies have demonstrated ... DISCUSSION: The mutation G61C in the cytokeratin 8 gene was found in one patient with alcoholic liver disease and in two patients ...
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Bird flu mutation associated with increased disease severity found in two cats
A genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus — a ... mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity in laboratory animals. It is a similar mutation to the one found in San Bernardino ...