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New genetic test will eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs

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new genetic test will eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs

Scientists have identified the genetic mutation that causes progressive retinal atrophy in English Shepherd Dogs, which results in incurable blindness, and developed a genetic test to help eliminate the disease from future generations of the breed.

Source: ScienceDaily.com