Sentences with phrase «genetic line as»

They call themselves the Galactic Consortium and they are human, or at least, simian — from the same genetic line as humans.

Not exact matches

The genetics company received a payment of $ 10 million (with «as much as $ 50 million» in additional payments down the line) from the biotech firm in exchange for access to its library of genetic data, Forbes reports.

Consider, as an example, that Darwinism predicts ultimately selfish behavior as organisms strive to continue their own genetic line.

Where is the clear line in a progression from (1) using animal insulin to treat diabetes, to (2) using gene remodeling techniques to grow insulin in a host bacterium that will reproduce rapidly and from which a plentiful supply of insulin can be harvested, to (3) genetic surgery to replace the defective gene in a person diagnosed as diabetic, to (4) genetic surgery immediately after fertilization in order to replace the defective gene and alter the germ cells which would otherwise have transmitted the disease to one's offspring?

Durocs are identified as a superior genetic source for improving eating qualities of pork in the recent National Pork Producers Council Terminal Sire Line Evaluation.

The intestinal lining chip can be used for the testing of treatments for inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases with a genetic component, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.

Moreover, the results may transcend the bloating and discomfort of lactose intolerance: The technique could serve as a way to transform the gut lining into a factory for replacing missing proteins in other genetic disorders such as hemophilia, says pulmonologist Eric Alton of the Imperial College School of Medicine in London.

African San people, such as these, belong to a genetic line that originated roughly 260,000 years ago, researchers estimate.

History will view these first synthetic genomes as a bright dividing line, just like the line before and after the reading of the genetic code.

For, as Marks describes, contemporary genetics has not yet entirely abandoned the attempt to catalogue humanity along genetic lines.

The study used whole - exome sequencing to characterize genetic alterations that occur at the single nucleotide level for all genes in 25 cell lines commonly used as models of bladder cancer.

As a step toward boosting rice production to meet a projected 25 % increase in demand by 2030, researchers from three Asian institutions today announced the release of the genetic sequences of 3000 rice lines.

And the genetic makeup of the flies also mattered, because lifelong antibiotic treatment caused one normally long - lived mutant line to die at the same age as normal flies given antibiotics — in other words, its life span was extended only in the presence of bacteria, the researchers report in this week's issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics supports the use of genetic testing, especially with sequencing, as first - line diagnostic method for young children with seizures.

By comparing extinct CC lines to living CC strains, we conclude that a complex genetic architecture is driving extinction, and selection pressures are different on the autosomes and chromosome X. Male infertility played a large role in extinction as 47 % of extinct lines had males that were infertile.

The most common mobile genetic elements are known as LINE - 1 retrotransposons and...

The technical evaluation of projects may require the provision of additional data such as information on the genetic modification of your mutant mouse line if applicable (e.g. affected gene, MGI ID of the gene, type of mutation, ES - cell line used, genetic background (e.g. number of backcross generations), safety level, description of DNA modification, vector, remaining non-recipient DNA, donor organism), mutant phenotype (s), special housing or care requirements, current sanitary status, and intellectual property rights (who generated the mouse line, owner of the mouse line)

The INFRAFRONTIER2020 Trans - national Access call complements the highly standardised IMPC late - onset phenotyping, as existing mouse lines with different mutations and genetic backgrounds can be tested with the IMPC late - onset phenotyping pipeline.

We are investigating the cellular and genetic damages that transposons can inflict on the male germ line, as well as the cooperation of different levels of transposon control, including specialized small interfering RNAs.

Advanced reproductive techniques such as artificial insemination, culturing of primordial germ cells for germ - line transmission, stem cell embryogenesis, and cloning offer an array of new ways to expand and even infuse lost and new genetic variability into at - risk wildlife populations.

Their lines of descent must have eventually died out or were overprinted by later waves, as they have contributed little or nothing to our current genetic make - up.

The study notes that a key feature of the new CRISPR tool is that it uses a protein called Cpf1, more recently referred to as Cas12a, to essentially function like scissors for cutting out and inserting a targeted line of genetic code.

The CRISPR / Cas9 genome - editing technology allows the rapid generation of genetically modified animals as well as controlled genetic modification in cell lines and primary cells.

Yes, the two conditions (bicuspid or other aortic valve defect and weakening of the adjacent segment of the aorta) indeed tend to go together — but perhaps only because of a predisposition to aortic weakening (thought to be caused by hydraulic abnormalities in flow from the diseased valve); perhaps the predisposition need not be fulfilled if the artery and its lining are healthy as a result of adequate diet — just as a genetic predisposition to heart disease in general need not result in actual disease if diet is adequate.

Garland's film traces a line through these cinematic developments all the way back to the genre's roots via such classics as The Fly and The Thing, both of which explore the horrific possibilities of genetic engineering.

The aforementioned sedans are undeniably speedy and dynamically impressive — but at the end of the day, the M5 isn't much more than a 528i on steroids, the S6 is an A6 that has undergone a complicated heart transplant via Sant» Agata Bolognese, the CTS - V and the IS - F both have relatively humble genetic backgrounds, and the E63 AMG started life on the same assembly line as 75 percent of the German taxi population.

The hound and pointer crosses have also been referred to as Alaskan Huskies, but many became concerned with the growing lack of huskyness among these crosses, and so they are now trying harder to emphasize the «Husky» portion of these dogs (They appear more like the working line of Siberians and other breeds that originally formed their genetic makeup).

Some even believe that this breed may be the original genetic line for the Chinese Crested, as they were used in trade exchanges and as highly prized gifts.

Most of those dogs are bred simply because the combination of the two parent breeds names makes a cute new name such a Puggle or Cockapoo (or worse yet, Taco - wiener) to suck in potential buyers who are looking for «cuteness», I am just crossbreeding two distinctly different breeds of dog in the hope that the genetic diversity will make a healthier and sounder dog, and the phenotypes of the two will blend as planned and produce a dog along the lines I am looking for.

The bottom line is that breeders need to protect the DLA diversity that remains in their breed, and as they contemplate breeding strategies to improve overall genetic diversity, they should specifically consider DLA diversity as well.

Some health problems still occur as American Bulldogs descend from various genetic lines.

As long as the stock of your breeding does not carry genetic traits that are recessive such that they produce themselves in increasing numbers by breeding two carriers, line - breeding is appropriate to concentrate on the positive traits that particular dogs may carry and bring them forward into successive generationAs long as the stock of your breeding does not carry genetic traits that are recessive such that they produce themselves in increasing numbers by breeding two carriers, line - breeding is appropriate to concentrate on the positive traits that particular dogs may carry and bring them forward into successive generationas the stock of your breeding does not carry genetic traits that are recessive such that they produce themselves in increasing numbers by breeding two carriers, line - breeding is appropriate to concentrate on the positive traits that particular dogs may carry and bring them forward into successive generations.

As with Dobermans however, it is important to thoroughly research the genetic line of a Rottweiler in order to avoid any temperament or serious health conditions.

As a rare breed, it is very important that breeders limit the amount of line - breeding / inbreeding to preserve the health and genetic integrity of our breed.

Although there are quite a few Great Dane breeders worldwide, be sure to buy your puppy from a breeder who uses genetic testing to help ensure the health of your future puppy and the line as a whole.

As hybrid crosses like the Goldendoodle develop richer genetic variation, they will become healthier and more likely to live longer than either of their parental lines.

English Cocker Spaniels, like many dog breeds that originated as working dogs, have some genetic lines that focus on working dog skills and others that focus on ensuring that the dog's appearance conforms to a breed standard.

As with any purebred line of dogs or any hybrid dog breed combination, there are inherited genetic problems that can occur.

As if it weren't enough that puppies in puppy mills were exposed to disease and bred on poor genetic lines, they also often have very poor temperaments.

Fortunately, population genetics theory suggests that breed - characteristic behaviours should not be «lost» from lines of dogs selected for other traits (such as conformation), unless there is active natural selection against them or unfavourable correlated genetic response from selection on other phenotypes.