42% of early horse miscarriages linked to triploidy, a rare chromosome issue, according to Cornell University study.

42% of early miscarriages in horses are linked to triploidy, an extra set of chromosomes, according to a study at Cornell University. Triploidy, rarely reported in mammals, appears to be the primary cause of pregnancy loss in horses. The research, which provides insight into the frequency of chromosome errors in early equine pregnancies, could help develop new diagnostic tests and improve clinical management of human pregnancies, as human miscarriages share similarities with those in horses.

August 05, 2024
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