Merial, Duluth, Ga., will be marketing a new cattle DNA testing service under the IGENITY[TM] brand name.Merial, Duluth, Ga., will be marketing a new cattle DNA testing DNA testingAnalysis of DNA (the genetic component of cells) in order to determine changes in genes that may indicate a specific disorder. Mentioned in: Acoustic Neuroma, Retinoblastoma, Von Willebrand Disease service under the IGENITY[TM] brand name. "Introduction of the IGENITY testing service marks our entry into the exciting new field of functional genomics Noun 1. functional genomics - the branch of genomics that determines the biological function of the genes and their products genomics - the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences) ," says Steve Rochester, head of Merial's Ruminant ruminant, any of a group of hooved mammals that chew their cud, i.e., that regurgitate and chew again food that has already been swallowed. Ruminants have an even number of toes on each foot and a stomach with either three or four chambers. Animal Global Enterprise. "Our first test, IGENITY L, is now available for sale across North America and will become available globally in 2004." The IGENITY L test identifies cattle genotypes according to the type of a specific protein they produce. This protein, called leptin Leptin A protein hormone that affects feeding behavior and hunger in humans. At present it is thought that obesity in humans may result in part from insensitivity to leptin. , regulates appetite and energy use. These functions have a fundamental influence on most key aspects of dairy and beef production. |
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