Articles, tagged with "gene pool", page 5

Galactosemia Detailed Information

Galactosemia is the lack of ability of the body to employ (metabolize) the simple sugar galactose, causing the buildup of galactose 1-phosphate in the body. It arises in about 1 out of every 60,000 births among Caucasians, while the rate is dissimilar for... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen

Cord Blood Transplants

If you, or a loved one is in need of a bone marrow or cord blood transplant, but immediate family cannot provide a good match, doctors have the option of searching the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) registry for an allogeneic transplant (donation ou... Read >
Author: Melvin

The Singapura Cat

A shorthair feline, Singapura is said to have originated from Singapore. It is thought to have lived there for many years with locals reporting their sightings to go back as far as three centuries. However, it is not the commonest cat in the alleys of Sin... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The American Wirehair Cat

American Wirehair is a domestic feline that was first seen in the mid nineteen sixties in United States when two otherwise normal cats produced kittens with curled 'wiry' hair. An interested breeder took to their development and after some years of dedica... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Peterbald Cat

A relatively new feline breed, Peterbald has emerged from Russia. It traces its origin to St. Petersburg in the mid nineteen nineties when a Don Sphynx male was crossed with an Oriental Shorthair female. The resulting litters contained kittens of an indiv... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Russian Blue Cat

A beautiful feline breed, Russian Blue is said to have originated from Archangel islands in Russia a long time ago. There it was highly valued for its lustrous fur and unique personality before it was brought over by sailors to Britain in the later half o... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Colorpoint Shorthair Cat

Similar to the Siamese except for the contrast in the color of markings, Colorpoint Shorthair is a pretty cat breed. The cat originated in the nineteen forties when breeders in United Kingdom and United States set out to develop a cat that resembled the S... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

Symbian-powered handset Motorola RIZR Z10

The RIZR Z10 multimedia maven has arrived bang on time to give the flagging Motorola a much-needed cool injection.Eagle-eyed phone fans will see the Z8's large gene pool looming large, but the Z10 has thankfully ditched its predecessor's funky colourings ... Read >
Author: swornambigai

First 2 Rounds in 2008 NCAA Tournament Produce 1 Major Upset in Every 6 Games

Copyright © 2008 Ed Bagley The first two rounds of the 2008 NCAA College Basketball Tournament underscored just how far parity has come in the men's competition as at least 1 major upset occurred every 6 games (8 major upsets and 3 minor upsets in 48 ... Read >
Author: Ed Bagley

British Shorthair Cat Breed Characteristics, Info and Health Problems

To many, the British Shorthair is a the epitome of a lazy feline, one who loves to relax. This misrepresentation owes itself to the plump body of the British Shorthair. In actual fact, the British Shorthair is actually a cat that was common in farms and i... Read >
Author: Moses Wright

African Wild Cat

The African Wild Cat, also known as African Desert Cat, appears to have evolved as a unique specie many thousands of years ago. Its coloration varies from sandy yellow to gray as it ranges from arid to forested habitats. Body length is around one half to ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

European Wild Cat

Believed to be the oldest amongst wild cats, the European Wild Cat (Felis Silvestris Silvestris) was once found through major parts of Europe. Larger than its African cousin, the European cat also has a more dense fur. Color ranges from gray to brown, wit... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

How Landowners Can Help With America's Bee Crisis.

As a home owner, or prospective home owner you can put your land/garden to good, environmentally friendly use in many ways. One way is to focus on bringing back the bees. Yes, the North American bee population has been on a serious decline. As the populat... Read >
Author: Greg Ellingson

The History Of The Chinese Shar Pei Dog Breed

Because of China's zoophobia, the Western World would never have heard about Shar Peis if not for the diligent efforts of Hong Kong businessman Matgo Law. Shar Peis became victims of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Along with many other Chinese tradition... Read >
Author: Melissa Coleman

How to Spot Bad Beagle Breeders

Good Beagle breeders ensure the well being of their Beagles. Though making a profit motivates many breeders, the best also care for the breed they produce. The subject of this article is finding good Beagle breeders and learning how to avoid bad breeders.... Read >
Author: Michelle Adams

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