Genetic test could eradicate a type of inherited blindness in dogs

Research inspired by a rescue dog may allow breeders to avoid using canines with progressive retinal atrophyA mountain rescue dog whose duties ended after her eyesight failed has helped scientists create a test that could eradicate the genetic eye condition in her breed for good.Shola the English shepherd has an inherited eye disease called progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) that causes the light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye to deteriorate, eventually leading to blindness. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/21/genetic-test-could-eradicate-type-inherited-blindness-dogs-pra

Author : Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Publish date : 2024-07-21 14:06:13

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