Category: Genetics

  • Cat colors: Find Out Now Why Your Cat Has Multiple Colors!

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    Lara R.
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    Genetics is an incredible world of mystery. Some of the biggest mysteries people had, years in the past, are solved by genetics. Today we are going to do a big dive in one incredible example of what and how genetic can alter a cat colors. If you pay attention, you may notice that unlike male…

  • Phenylketonuria: An Alteration in the Metabolism of Phenylalanine

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    Lara R.
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    Phenylalanine is an important amino acid in our bodies, but alterations in its metabolism can lead to serious diseases and phenotypic disorders. One of the diseases resulting from a change in phenylalanine metabolism is Phenylketonuria (PKU). As you should know, amino acids are a fundamental part in our system. They create proteins in our body,…