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The P8 Genetic Variant Affects PYROXD1, a Gene Required for Oxidative Defense

Contents Introduction The P8 genetic variant that has been part of EquiSeq’s Myopathy Panel since October 2019 is a missense allele of PYROXD1, a gene required for oxidative defense [1]. Mutations of the human PYROXD1 gene are associated with Myofibrillar Myopathy 8 in humans [1]. The P8 allele of equine PYROXD1 changes an aspartic acid (D) to a histidine (H),…

Lexi Palmer-The Real Albuquerque- On EquiSeq

The Girl that Did, well after this episode it should be the girl that is doing. This week we have a really fun episode with the amazing, Lexi Palmer of EquiSeq. There are a lot of reasons to go out on your own and build a business, Lexi Palmer isn’t in it for the glory…

Annual Pitch Fiesta Draws A Crowd

The Pitch Fiesta, an annual competition that began in 2013, drew a crowd of nearly 75 startup enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, who listened to 11 aspiring entrepreneurs present their business ideas in two-minute “elevator pitches.” Continue Reading » Equiseq, a new Albuquerque startup marketing genetic horse tests for breeders, won first place at this year’s New…