Ultramel, Under The Hood! - Reptile Genetics Weekly Ep 88

[@AReptileIAm]

💚💚💚 Much Love 💚💚💚

[@shibafox]

Yes!!! A video over my favorite gene, time to grab the popcorn

[@raregeneticsinc]

Glad you dig ultramel, for sure a beautiful morph!!!

[@royalxreptiles1352]

Amazing as always guys.

[@raregeneticsinc]

We are so glad you enjoy the show!!!

[@kennethevanslmkreptiles1208]

Interesting as always. Keep up the amazing work

[@raregeneticsinc]

Thanks again, we appreciate it!!!

[@Tonyyounger]

Excellent content...waiting to see if a visual difference is determined.

[@raregeneticsinc]

Yes, we shall see!

[@helenllama]

Am I right in remembering that the mutation in DNA codes itself that is not the issue. It is when the mutation changes the codon to code for a different amino acid that the mutation changes the shape and folding of the protein. Also I believe as humans there is a fair amount of historical viral RNA and then converted to DNA in our genome..

[@raregeneticsinc]

Yes, you are correct about both! Silent mutations don’t change the protein at all, but mutations that do code for a different amino acid will change the composition of the protein, and that commonly also changes the shape and function of the protein! But, not always. There are exceptions to most processes, but what you are talking about is what generally happens!!! And yes, it is believed that we can inherit DNA from different organisms in rare cases 👍

[@snakensteinreptiles8652]

Could I send in a shed to isolate a project gene I’m working?

[@raregeneticsinc]

We would be happy to! But you will need to produce like 3-4 generations in order to get numbers large enough for us to be able to identify and develop a test for a new morph. We usually need 30-40 animals that are not all from the same sire and dam. There needs to be some outbreeding. So, it does take some time, but can certainly be done after you have worked a new project for a few years!

[@honeybeeart9382]

Where does a gene like Fire or Disco fall regarding hypomelanism since they lighten the animal? How are they working in comparison? And isn't banana a form of albinism as well? Is it the only one that isn't recessive?

[@raregeneticsinc]

I believe both your points about fire/disco and banana are on the right path! We will have more info about those morphs here soon!