⇦ home   welcome eridox index   the sausage link message board   the woofarium chatrooms   eridox about us   our hot dogs hotdog stats adults our bratwursts bratwurst stats puppies   frankfurter fotos hunt pics   general info history of wieners   teckel terms   coats, colors, & patterns   genetic disorders   nutrition info   of interest current genetics studies   genetic & phenotypic testing   unrelated book research      other resources dachsie links   site references   contact me   current genetics studies The following are current publicized dachshund genetics studies taking place.  Participation in and/or donations for these projects are very welcome! · glaucoma & lens luxation - MU & AHT - new · allergies - Purdue · anophthalmia/microphthalmia (no eyes/small eyes) - MSU · cancers - osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, melanoma, lymphoma, mammary cancer, & mast cell tumors - Broad Dogs with any of these cancers are sought as well as older dogs that have never had any cancer. · cryptorchidism (one or both testicles are undescended/missing) - Cornell · color dilution alopecia & black hair follicular dysplasia - Switzerland · diabetes (high blood sugar) - U of Utah · epilepsy (seizures) - HealthGene · epilepsy (seizures) - MU · epilepsy (seizures) · progressive retinal atrophy (retinal degeneration) - MSU · intervertebral disc disease - UC Davis · von Willebrand's Disease (a type of hemophilia) - VetGen other studies · parti-coloring (self, tuxedo, piebald, and extreme white patterns) Dr. Neff & team at UC-Davis have discontinued their work on the s-series, but the research has been taken up by Dr. Lindblad-Toh at the Broad Institute.  Details to come. Unless otherwise noted: All text, images, & audio, unless noted, are copyright by Lisa J. Emerson & may not be used or reproduced without express permission. All TSL posts are copyright by their respective authors and may not be used or reproduced without their express permission. All pictures are copyright by their respective authors and may not be used or reproduced without their express permission. Disclaimer / Terms of Use:  This website is for informational and entertainment purposes only.                                               Use any information provided here at your own risk.