Neurological Disorder In Golden Retriever Dogs Caused By A Mutation In Mitochondrial DNA
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 21:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Sensory ataxic neuropathy (SAN) is a recently identified neurological disorder in Golden Retriever dogs with onset during puppyhood. Affected dogs move in an uncoordinated manner and have sensory deficits. Researchers in Sweden have now revealed that SAN is caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA.
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