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Microarrays vs Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)
Our world here at Basepaws revolves around your pets’ DNA. In order to analyze feline and canine genes, we must first decode the information within them. Many labs still rely on microarray techniques for genotyping studies due to a number of advantages. We, however, employ whole genome sequencing, a type of Next Generation Sequencing, which gives us large amounts of data to use and analyze in all aspects of our work.
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Basepaws Cat Story: Snuggie and Mochi
On May 1st, 2020, we had the pleasure of speaking with 13 year old Emerson, who found two 10-14 day old kittens in a Walmart parking lot not long ago. The kittens were infested with worms, fleas, and were dehydrated.
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Basepaws Cat Story: In The Memory Of Lovely Lillie
We had the pleasure of talking to the fur-parent Brandy about her lovely Basepaws cat Lillie. Lillie was a loving kitty who sadly passed away last November.
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Basepaws Cat Story: The Russian Blue Misha
"Brian and I are both scientists and we wanted Misha to be a part of a database that furthers research into house cats. We think he is a quintessential specimen!" - cat guardian Ella introduced her family to us.
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Basepaws Product and Pricing Updates
An open letter from our founder and Basepaws CEO Anna Skaya, regarding important product and pricing updates starting on November 1st, 2019.
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Basepaws Cat Story From The Land Down Under
What's better than a story? A cat story, of course! The time has come for another lovely Basepaws cat story, and this time, it's rolling over all the way from Australia! Dear cat guardians, we are thrilled to introduce our furriends Basepaws cats Lucy and Sheldon, with their fur-mom Jenna.
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We are recruiting cats to help pioneer feline medicine and genetics
As we continue to grasp new knowledge and information in feline science, we drive the focus on Basepaws research initiatives which can help improve the understanding of feline biology and improve the health management of cats everywhere.
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