Research News
Dr. Ned E. Patterson of
the University of Minnesota has been given a one year extension for CHF Grant
01615: Identification of Idiopathic Epilepsy Genes in Australian Shepherds. The
grant is now extended to December 31, 2014.
Dr. Patterson’s mid-year 2 report
states “Once we identify a confirmed mutation we will then develop a DNA based
genetic test.” Dr. Patterson has obtained new cases and new controls and
plans to “ analyze these new DNA samples with complete standard genetic
analysis with the latest SNP chips. In addition we continue to analyze the 3
identified areas for more markers and possible mutations.”
Researchers have made progress—let’s
keep the momentum going!
The researchers are continuing in-depth analysis to find the genetic mutations
contributing to epilepsy in Australian Shepherds in three chromosome areas that
have been identified.
We need your help! New blood samples from affected dogs are needed. Please send
in a blood sample from your dog with idiopathic/primary epilepsy for Dr. Ned
Patterson’s Aussie Epilepsy research at the University of Minnesota. Please see the information below to submit a blood
sample from your dog.
Please make a donation today to Toby’s Foundation to help us in the fight against
canine epilepsy. Your donations are needed and are tax deductible to the
fullest extent of the law. Please see the information below to make a donation online or by mail. Thank you!
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AussiE-Update Volume VI, No. 48
July 29, 2013
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