Cambridge's new genetic test will eliminate inherited blindness in dogs
Cambridge's new genetic test will eliminate inherited blindness in dogs
Jul 21, 2024
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Breakthrough genetic test to eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs. In a study, published in the open access journal Genes MDPI, researchers from the University of Cambridge identify the genetic mutation that causes progressive retinal atrophies (PRAs) in English Shepherd dogs. In addition to this discovery and due to there currently being no cure for PRA, the team also developed a DNA test to identify dogs carrying the disease. The development of a genetic screening test marks a signi
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Breakthrough genetic test to eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs. In a study, published in the open access journal Genes MDPI, researchers from the University of Cambridge identify the genetic mutation that causes progressive retinal atrophies (PRAs) in English Shepherd dogs. In addition to this discovery and due to there currently being no cure for PRA, the team also developed a DNA test to identify dogs carrying the disease. The development of a genetic screening test marks a signi
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