Bone Cancer In Dogs

NHGRI researcher Dr. Elaine A. Ostrander focuses on the “powerful tool” of comparative genomics – comparisons of genes with organisms. Dr. Ostrander discussess comparing the portions of genes from different species – such as the chicken, wallabee and pufferfish – that have common functions, and how the divergence of these genes is shedding light on evolution of the human genome. Dr. Ostrander’s research focuses on genetic variation between seven major groups of the domestic dog. Sequencing dog genomes and comparing them to the human genome allows researchers to learn about what genes or portions of genes are conserved across species. For more information and video presentation with slides please go to: www.genome.gov
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Feed your Family Right this Summer with Tara Gidus Summer is here and with families busier than ever now is the time to start your family on a new, nutritious diet! Joining us now with some tips and recipes to make your summer sizzle is Registered Dietitian Tara Gidus! You be sure to make the right choices in order to eat healthy this Summer even when you tend to get really busy at this time of year. You’re running around, bringing the kids here and there, so you turn to quick, easy and not-so healthy solutions. But, if you stock your shelves with filling, healthy foods that are full of whole grains, protein and vitamins; you will always have ready, grab and go nutrition. And there are plenty of easy ways to give your favorite meals an extra nutritional punch with minor ingredients changes that even the pickiest eaters will love and I have some great ideas to share! Heart health is so important, so you have to make sure you are supporting a heart healthy lifestyle. Heart health is on everyone’s mind these days, considering that Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in America. But you don’t have to overhaul your lifestyle or diet to protect your heart. In reality, many of the foods you already have in your refrigerator may have heart health benefits. For example, the breakfast staple, 100 percent orange juice, provides key vitamins and nutrients like folate, potassium and vitamin C, which may help support heart health. In fact, one 8-ounce glass of orange juice …
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