Essays about: "Genetics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 613 essays containing the word Genetics.

  1. 21. Towards mapping the genetic cause of polydactyly in a miniature Shetland pony family : Kartläggning av den genetiska orsaken till polydaktyli genom analys av helgenomssekvensdata från rasen miniatyr shetlandsponny

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Delyan Tsvetanov Georgiev; [2023]
    Keywords : polydactyly; miniature Shetland pony; WGS; bioinformatics;

    Abstract : Polydactyly is a vertebrate developmental condition characterized by the presence of supernumerary digits. Its manifestation and severity can vary, ranging from cosmetic to debilitating, and it is commonly inherited in a dominant manner. READ MORE

  3. 22. Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS) inverkan på hoppförmåga och exteriör hos svenska varmblod (SWB) : varför hoppar hästar med samma mutation på olika sätt?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Kajsa Nyström; [2023]
    Keywords : Ehler-Danlos Syndrom; exteriör; Fragile Foal Syndrome FFS ; genetik; hoppförmåga; svenska varmblod SWB ;

    Abstract : Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS) är en genetisk sjukdom som drabbar hästar. Sjukdomen karaktäriseras av svag och ömtålig bindväv. Detta bidrar till att individer homozygota för anlaget aborteras eller avlivas direkt efter fölning. Syndromet beror på en mutation som påverkar i kollagenproduktion, vilken nedärvs autosomalt recessivt. READ MORE

  4. 23. Genetic characterization of a Ragdoll family affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emma Nääs; [2023]
    Keywords : Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Ragdoll; Genetics; Myosin binding protein C3; Myosin heavy chain 7; Cardiac troponin T; Alstrom syndrome protein 1;

    Abstract : Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common cardiac disease among felines, resulting in myocardial hypertrophy and subsequent decreased cardiac function. Consequently, cats may develop congestive heart failure and/or arterial thromboembolism. The disease is inherited and various mutations in sarcomeric genes have been associated with feline HCM. READ MORE

  5. 24. Effect of a plant-derived nutraceutical on the tolerance of axenically-cultured Artemia towards abiotic or biotic stressor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Ahumuza Allan Castro; [2023]
    Keywords : Artemia; Hsp70; Vibrio campbellii; plant extract; aquaculture; abiotic stressor;

    Abstract : Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food-production industries worldwide accounting for almost half of fish used for human consumption. Super-intensive, intensive, and semi-intensive farming practices used to produce large farm fish are increasing the frequency of disease outbreaks which is a major problem affecting sustainable aquaculture growth. READ MORE

  6. 25. Comprehensive Study of Brain Age Prediction using Classical Machine Learning and Neural Networks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Pranav Prakash Chandra; [2023]
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    Abstract : The biological age of the human brain is an important biomarker in inspecting and maintaining the health of an individual. The brain age provides insights into an individual’s brain health due to genetics, environment, and lifestyle. READ MORE