Sarcoid Development May Have Genetic Basis
The development of sarcoids–the most frequent of equine skin tumors–appears to have a genetic basis, and Swiss researchers are now honing in on the exact genes responsible for the disease. A new major study involving 222 horses yielded three chromosomal regions of the equine genome that could be further investigated for candidate genes responsible for sarcoids, according to Vend
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The development of sarcoids–the most frequent of equine skin tumors–appears to have a genetic basis, and Swiss researchers are now honing in on the exact genes responsible for the disease.
Sarcoids located on the horse's front legs(above) and his head (below).
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Passionate about horses and science from the time she was riding her first Shetland Pony in Texas, Christa Lesté-Lasserre writes about scientific research that contributes to a better understanding of all equids. After undergrad studies in science, journalism, and literature, she received a master’s degree in creative writing. Now based in France, she aims to present the most fascinating aspect of equine science: the story it creates. Follow Lesté-Lasserre on Twitter @christalestelas.
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