Researchers find gene responsible for neurodegenerative disease in dogs, possibly in humans

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Researchers find gene responsible for neurodegenerative disease in dogs, possibly in humans

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(PhysOrg.com) -- A North Carolina State University researcher has helped to locate and identify a gene responsible for a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects American Staffordshire terriers. This same gene may be responsible for a similar rare, fatal disease in humans. Its discovery will lead ...

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Gene responsible for neurodegenerative disease in dogs, possibly in humans

labspaces.net — “A researcher has located and identified a gene responsible for a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects American Staffordshire terriers. This same gene may be responsible for a similar rare, fatal disease in humans. Its discovery will lead to improved screening and diagnosis of the disease in dogs and is the first step in working toward a cure for both canines and humans.View full resource at labspaces.net

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