Kay Yarborough Nelson Distinguished Professorship in Feline Health
Dr. Villarino is an associate professor in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences department.
Dr. Villarino is an associate professor in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences department.
Carlee, a 7-year-old yellow lab, is a mutant. Like many of her human redheaded counterparts, Carlee has a mutation in the MC1-R gene, or melanocortin 1 receptor. The gene is responsible for producing melanin, a pigment that determines hair, or in this case, coat color.