Genetic research may allow golden retrievers to live longer
A gene variant in the breed has a significant association with cancer occurrences By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Golden retrievers are
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A gene variant in the breed has a significant association with cancer occurrences By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Golden retrievers are
In September, Sara Fritz lost her 6-year-old golden retriever, Emma, to an especially aggressive cancer called hemangiosarcoma. As a pet parent, she was heartbroken. As a practicing veterinary oncologist, she
In September, Sara Fritz lost her six-year-old golden retriever, Emma, to an especially aggressive cancer called hemangiosarcoma
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- New research is shedding light on why one of man’s best friends -- the golden retriever -- has high odds for cancer
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. But research shows they have up to a 65% chance of dying from cancer. In a new study, University of California, Davis, researchers set out to find if certain genetic factors could help their survival rate. But instead of searching for genes associated with a cancer diagnosis in the breed, they instead chose to look for genes associated with longer life.