⇦ genetic studies   welcome eridox index   the sausage link message board   goodies for your woofer   wellness & nutrition consultations   breeding consultations   eridox about me   my hot dogs hotdog stats adults my bratwursts bratwurst stats puppies   frankfurter fotos   general info history of wieners   teckel terms   coats, colors, & patterns   genetic disorders   of interest located traits & disorders   current genetics studies   genetic & phenotypic testing   unrelated book research      other resources dachsie links   site references   contact me   REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION:  Multi-breed cryptorchidism study. synopsis A study is being conducted by Dr. Vicki Meyers-Wallen and her team at Cornell University, "in collaboration with other investigators", to locate the mutation(s) that cause cryptorchidism in multiple breeds of domestic dogs, "which is failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum.  Our objective is to find the genes responsible for this disorder in the dog.  We are currently collecting DNA samples from cryptorchid males and their parents and grandparents in canine families." how to participate "The most useful samples are those from affected cryptorchid dogs, their sire and dam, and at least one full brother that is not affected.  If more brothers (affected or normal) or grandparents are available, these are also useful and should be included." "Before taking any samples, it is best to tell [Dr. Meyers-Wallen] what dogs you can get samples from and how they are related to each other.  (Wait until you get a "go ahead" from [her] before you start sampling.)"  Please contact her by e-mail at . contact information Dr. Vicki N. Meyers-Wallen Dept. of Biomedical Sciences J.A. Baker Institute for Animal Health College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University Hungerford Hill Rd. Ithaca, NY 14853 607-256-5683 study webpages     · http://bakerinstitute.vet.cornell.edu/faculty/faculty-meyers.html     · http://www.bakalo.com/cryptorchidism.htm other information If you would like to submit samples but need financial assistance in order to do so, please contact me. Thank you to Dana Gehring for finding this information! 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.