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Friday, May 13, 2016

Some Dog Breeds Are Helping Us Learn More About Brain Tumors!



Certain breeds of dog are susceptible to human-like brain tumors. Researchers from the Uppsala University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences recently investigated the genomes of these breeds. Their findings could lead to a better understanding of the causes of human gliomas.


 Dog genes give insight into human brain tumors. Tim Newman. Medical News Today. May 13, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310176.php