The Canine Genetic Centre investigates reports of sudden death in young Labradors
Geneticists from the Canine Genetics Centre, along with veterinary cardiologists and neurologists from the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, are becoming increasingly concerned by reports of[…]
The Canine Genetics Centre’s unique DNA sample collection
Unique is a word that is often overused. But when it comes to discussing the Canine Genetics Centre’s collection of DNA samples, which dates back[…]
CGC and veterinary hospital team up for innovative investigations
The two main specialist areas of focus for our work in the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) are ophthalmology and neurology. For this week’s newsletter, Dr[…]
Recent Publications
Wade CM et al. Autosomal dominant primary hyperparathyroidism in the Keeshond dog breed is strongly associated with a missense variant in sirtuin-6. Anim Genet. 2025 Dec;56(6)
Ricketts SL et al. Common variants in the CPT1A gene are associated with cataracts in Northern breeds of domestic dog. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 4
Jenkins CA et al. Genome-wide association study of idiopathic epilepsy in the Italian Spinone dog breed. PLoS One. 2025 Mar 5
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