Genetic Characterization of Congenital Defects in Dogs: Caudal Dysplasia, Ectodermal Dysplasia, and Mucopolysaccharidosis VII

    September 2013 in “ Helda (University of Helsinki) ”
    Marjo K. Hytönen
    Studysummary This study explored the genetics of inherited developmental defects in dogs and identified novel mutations affecting traits like caudal dysplasia, ectodermal dysplasia, and mucopolysaccharidosis VII, suggesting dogs as models to study human diseases.
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