Quantum Genetics Inc., Saskatoon, Sask., and Merial Limited, Duluth, Ga., enter into a global marketing agreement.Quantum Genetics Inc., Saskatoon Saskatoon (săskət  n`), city (1991 pop. 186,058), S central Sask., Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. , Sask., and Merial Limited, Duluth, Ga., enter into a global marketing agreement. The agreement provides Merial with exclusive rights to market Quantum's new patent-pending DNA test DNA test n → DNS-Test m to determine an animal's leptin LeptinA 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. genotype, as well as the application of this knowledge. The test helps to determine an animal's genetic propensity to "marble," a driving determinant of beef quality grade in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and also helps to determine an animal's genetic propensity for increased milk production. Quantum and Merial will be collaborating to recommend best practices to beef and dairy producers for gaining efficiencies of production, while marketing wholesome products with superior quality characteristics. |
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