Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in the distrophin gene which is located in the x chromosome. Distrophin is an essential part of muscle tissue. Deficiency or loss of the gene results in muscle wasting and eventually, death. After years of research, a study was conducted using a miniature version of this […]
Eels are interesting and are certainly a different kind of pet to have. There are over 600 known species of eels. American Eels are actually born in the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean and swim back to the East Coast of the U.S. American Eel babies are transparent when young and darken with […]
The Iridis Wrasse is also known as the Radiant Wrass, Orangehead Wrasse and the Radiant Africa Wrasse. It is found in the Western Indian Ocean. Males and females are both 4.7 in. This wrasse has a peaceful nature and should only be housed with peaceful fish. Minimum tank size is 40 gal. The aquarium should […]
