Along with crossing over, independent assortment increases genetic diversity by producing novel genetic combinations. Of the 46 chromosomes in a normal diploid human cell, half are maternally derived (from the mother's egg) and half are paternally derived (from the father's sperm).
Q. I recently started my dog on Rimadyl for his arthritis and he is like a new dog, almost like a puppy. Is there a version of this medication for humans? A. Rimadyl (carprofen) was prescribed for humans between 1988 and 1998. In the U.S., it is now exclusively approved for dogs. Rimadyl is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) a bit like celecoxib (Celebrex), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve). Like all NSAIDs, Rimadyl can cause life-threatening ulcers as well as liver and kidney toxicity. You might get relief from your own joint pain with an NSAID approved for humans.
Rimadyl is a medication prescribed to many dogs in order to help treat inflammation often associated with either surgery or arthritis. However while Rimadyl can be a highly effective treatment, it also nevertheless carries with it a range of potential side effects and not all dogs are able to tolerate the substance. It is important that before a vet prescribes Rimadyl that they take a blood test for your dog to discover if it will tolerated. In unfortunate cases the product can have unpleasant side effects and even potentially be life threatening.