Dementia - frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism -17
Frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism-17 (FTDP-17) is a rare type of progressively worsening dementia that targets the frontal and temporal regions of the brain. It is usually caused by a genetic alteration (mutation). Symptoms may include ... [... more]
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Scottish Shorthair
The Scottish Shorthair is the straight or ‘pert’ eared progeny of the Scottish Fold cat, a breed so named because its ears are folded over. Confused? How does this work? The folded ears were the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation in a ... [... more]
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Appearance and temperament
The Devon Rex is a young breed, only some 30 years old. It derives its name from the town in which it was first developed, namely Devon in southwest England. 'Rex' is a term used to indicate a mutation in the coat; rather than being straight and ... [... more]
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Labradors
Labrador Retrievers are compact, robust, strongly built dogs with a dense water resistant coat and thick undercoat.They come in black, yellow, which is a mutation of the black and a rarer chocolate brown. Male labradors stand 56-57cm (22") and ... [... more]
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Jacobin Pigeon
According to breeders, the Jacobin pigeon was developed from a mutation known as early as the 1500's. It went through four major stages of development to reach the bird of today. The Jacobin is a medium sized pigeon, not as robust as a racing ... [... more]
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Bud mutations in persimmon
Bud mutation is an important form of plant improvement in persimmon. Bud mutation of major cultivars has resulted in a number of valuable selections being identified in Japan. Early ripening selections have helped to extend the marketing period ... [... more]
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Genes and genetics
Genes control growth, development and functioning. A genetic mutation means that a gene contains a fault that disrupts the gene message. Genetic mutations can cause a wide range of disorders. Sometimes having a faulty gene for a particular ... [... more]
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Variegated Plants
It is usually the result of a natural mutation taking place. Most leaves are green because the cells contain the green pigment known as chlorophyll. This is the area on leaves where there is no green and the leaf is perhaps white. When this ... [... more]
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