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Articles related to "Recessive Gene"
The Balinese, a Cat of Grace and Poise This month's article is about the Balinese cat. The Balinese was created by mistake. Long haired Siameses appeared in litters of Siamese cats. Thus the Balinese was born. Read on and find out more about this fascinating cat. balinese • kitten • parent • recessive gene • siamese
Why are Some Tigers White? White tigers are rare, beautiful creatures that are almost non-existent in the wild. So where do these tigers come from, and why are they white? why are tigers white • white bengal tiger • white siberian tiger • wild white tigers • white tiger zoo
Hellebores - Part 4 This week, I've got a special treat for you. Graham Birkin, a hellebore breeder in the UK, has lent me slides of some of his plants to share with you. There are a lot of them, and I've made some a bit larger than usual, so please be patient while they load. hellebore • helleborus • helleborus • hellebores • hybrids
Albinism: An Introduction Weighing albinism's psychic impact is as vital to understanding the human aspect of this genetic condition as isolating the genes that cause it. what is albinism • albinism in culture • international albinism center • national organization of albinism and hypopigmenta • visual defects
Breeding Your Dog, Part 1 The Genetics of dog breeding. breeding • dogs • genes • genetics • temperament
CHOOSING BREEDING STOCK This article in our series on Breeding covers the all important topic of breeding stock - what to look for in a brood bitch and how to go about choosing a suitable stud dog. breeding stock • stud dogs • brood bitches • pedigrees • ancestry
Cystic Fibrosis Explains how one acquires Cystic Fibrosis as well as characteristics of the disease. It also explains that the disease is not contagious and is inherited genetically. cysticfibrosis • meiosis • haploidnumber • chromosomes • phenotype
Marrying Cousins When cousins marry, especially first cousins, your tree can have a few connected branches. Learn more about why cousins marry and why they shouldn't. consanguinity • cousin couples • cousins marrying • incest • first cousin marriages
Rare White Lion Cubs Born White lions are extinct in the wild, and only a small number exist on a South African Nature Reserve and various zoos around the world. white lions • white lion cubs • blond lions • belgrade zoo lions • white lion protection trust
What Causes Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder caused by a defect in the CFTR gene. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis and how it is inherited. what causes cystic fibrosis • cystic fibrosis cf • information on cystic fibrosis • what is cystic fibrosis • cystic fibrosis exercise
Rare Albino and White Animals There are distinct differences between albino animals and those that are "white," and there are specific traits to look for in order to distinguish these rare conditions. albino and white animals • what is an albino • rare white animals • what is leucism • lifespan of albino animals
Cornish Rex Cat Breed Profile Cornish Rex cats are known for their curious, mischievous personalities, high intelligence, and short curly fur. cornish rex cats • cornish rex breed • cornish rexes • cats from cornwall • cats with curly fur
THE SPIRIT BEAR The Spirit Bear of British Columbia's rainforest is in danger of extinction. These bears are not a cousin to the polar bear, or an albino. It is a sub-species of the black bear and it is in danger of extinction because of man's greed. mary m alward • alward • mary • mary alward • kermote bear
Breeding Your Dog, Part 2 Health checkups and temperament evaluations before breeding. health • brucellosis • temperament • genes • traits
Understanding Dominant and Recessive Traits Understanding the differences between a dominant and recessive trait and the functions of alleles is important to knowing how basic genetic inheritance works. recessive trait • genetic trait • dominant genes • genetic inheritance • dominant trait
The Rare Kermode Bear Information about the Great Spirit Bears of Canada. bear • spirit • legend • rainforest • endangered
The Difference between White and Gray Horses To the unknowing observer, a truly gray horse will appear to be white. Learn how to distinguish between whites and grays. white horse • white horses • gray horse • grey horse • gray horses
Horse Facial Markings Horse facial markings are one way to distinguish same-colored horses from one another and to follow distinctive color patterns. horse facial markings • marks on a horse's face • star stripe snip • bald face • types of snips
Introduction to Classical Genetics Classical genetics is the oldest field within genetic science, and an essential foundation for several other disciplines. gregor mendel and inheritance • biological sex and reproduction • inheritance of traits • classical genetics and phenotypes • mendelian genetics
Science on the Loose by Helaine Becker Looking to make science fun for kids? This latest activity book is a great choice for teachers and homeschooling parents. science on the loose • homeschool • science activities • helaine becker • proprioception
The Sphynx Cat The almost hairless Sphynx cat is often considered ugly and unnatural, but it does not cause allergic responses in those sensitive to cat fur. sphynx cat • naked cat • hairless cat • hairless canadian cat • cat for those allergic to cat fur
Antebellum Trivia Interesting bits of history from everyday life in antebellum Louisiana. antebellum • louisiana • slave • yellow fever • immigrants
Ataxia in the Cajun Gene Pool Ataxia is a hereditary "shark" in the gene pool of the Cajun population. cajun • acadiana • ataxia • hereditary • disease
Basic Genetics Terms for Beginners Those new to the field of genetics may feel baffled by terminology such as "alleles", "autosomal chromosomes" and "genotype". what are dna and genes • sex chromosomes and autosomal chromosomes • what are phenotypes and genotypes • what do dominant and recessive mean • learning genetics
Book Review: Sixty-Five Roses Heather Summerhayes Cariou bravely shares her family's touching story of how they struggled to remain normal with her sister Pam's disease, Cystic Fibrosis. cystic fibrosis • family illness • sister's memoir • childhood disease • heather summerhayes cariou
Spirit Bears The ghostly spirit bear that roams the rainforest of Western Canada has fascinated humans for centuries. bear • rainforest • rainforest animals • black bear • great bear
Tiger Troubles A description of the troubles Tigers have in a world intent upon their destruction. tigers • conservation • endangered species • endangered • nepal
Understanding Genetic Consultation A genetic consultation can offer information and support for those who have or are at risk to genetic disorder. professionals involved in genetic consultation • where are genetic consultations held? • reasons for referrals for genetic consultation • what happens in a genetic consultation • genetic counselors and clinical geneticists
What Are the Implications of Finding a Gay Gene? Finding a genetic cause for homosexuality, a "gay gene", could pose serious global human rights questions as it becomes possible to identify a gay child prenatally. causes for homosexuality • gay gene identified • abortion of gay foetus • identifying gay gene and the law • is being gay in your dna
Taking the Hybridizer's Path Listen in to some thoughts from Darrel Apps a noted daylily hybridizer daylilies • hybridizer • woodside nursery • darrel apps • plants |
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