Alzheimer’s Disease- A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions
Black Tabby- A tabby cat with black markings, and brown fur between the markings. If the markings were browm, the cat would be a chocolate tabby instead
Cancer- A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue
Oocyte- Female reproductive cell- also called an Egg Cell
Parkinson's Disease- A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, often including tremors
Somatic cell- Any cell that isn't a reproductive cell
Telomeres- Nucleotide sequences at the ends to chromosomes, made to protect the genes inside. They grow as we grow, and deteriorate as we age.