24. Who Tamed the Cat? What Genetics Tell Us About Feline History with Dr. Leslie Lyons

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English - January 18, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
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Next Episode: 25. AMC to the Rescue Anniversary Special with Katherine Good

In this episode, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Leslie Lyons, a feline geneticist and professor of comparative medicine at the Missouri University College of Veterinary Medicine. Tune in as they discuss:

What inspired Leslie to become interested in geneticsLeslie's feline companionsHow Leslie pinpointed where cats first became petsWhere cats were first purposely bredThe genetic similarities between cats and peopleUsing cats as a biomedical model to better understand and treat hereditary diseasesGenes and cat coat patterns

Learn more about Dr. Lyons' research at the Feline Genetics and Comparative Medicine Laboratory.

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