Question

Name and describe one of the three conditions Dr. Natterson-Horowitz mentions that have been well-studies by veterinarians, who might have insights to provide in diagnosing or treating those conditions in human patients.

Answer 1

Answer: foal rejection

Explanation: the mare may avoid the foal, prevent the foal from nursing, or become aggressive with the foal. Increasing Oxytocin levels can solve this problem. This could be useful information for doctors treating human mothers and their babies with this same issue.

Answer 2

Capture myopathy is a heart condition in animals specifically in tamarins. Dr Natterson-Horowitz studied the condition and discovered that it is similar to cardiomyopathy which is a heart condition in humans. She also studies some conditions that are parallel to both humans and animals.