Osteosarcoma a painful and aggressive form of bone cancer is more common in larger dog breeds like Great Danes and Rottweilers, a study has confirmed.
Experts led from the University of Bristol analysed health data on 906,967 dogs to identify those breeds and characteristics that might increase the risk of the cancer.
The team found that larger, heavier dogs and those with longer legs and skulls are typically at a greater risk of developing osteosarcoma.
The findings could help pave the way to new therapies for dogs suffering from osteosarcoma, and may also inform treatments for the bone cancer in humans.
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Characterizing an ancient gene variant influencing coat color in modern dogs using citizen science and dog DNA samples
Citizen science has facilitated a large genotype screening of pet dogs in order to understand the effect of one of the earliest mutations captured by canine domestication. Dr Heidi Anderson, author of the new study published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, takes us through the findings on the genetic background of coat color.
11 Dec 2020
The impact of an ancient gene variant on coat colors in modern dog breeds has been characterized by a team of researchers at Wisdom Health Genetics. The findings, which were supported by citizen science, are published in