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HEALTHGENE
RESEARCH PROJECTS
HealthGene Laboratory is a leading laboratory in DNA based testing for
infectious diseases and genetic disorders. But in order to be
ahead of the competition we understand that you need to spend
a significant amount of time and resources on the research and
development of new DNA tests which are on high demand in the
canine breeding community. For many years, our laboratory developed
different tests through the work of our scientists as well as
in collaboration with scientists from different universities.
Currently, our laboratory has numerous projects with different
universities, such as the University of Saskatchewan (Canada),
the University of Pennsylvania (USA), and the University of
Washington (USA).
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EPILEPSY RESEARCH PROJECT
HealthGene Laboratory is working towards the development
of new DNA tests for inherited diseases in many breeds of dogs. Our laboratory
now is studying the various mutations in a number of candidate genes that
produce different forms of epilepsy in different breeds. We request that owners
of dogs with confirmed cases of epilepsy submit blood samples to further
that research. Please note that in all cases strict confidentiality is maintained
between HealthGene and providers of DNA samples.
Who qualifies?
For the Epilepsy Research HealthGene requires
samples from dogs that have been medically diagnosed with epilepsy or have symptoms
of epilepsy for at least two years.
The successful work with Dr. Sheila Schmutz (University of Saskatchewan)
has put HealthGene laboratory in the leading position in DNA
testing for Coat and Nose Colors.
Our laboratory offers tests for more than 30 different dog breeds.
Many of these tests were developed due to the demand of different
clubs. HealthGene supports Dr. Schmutz’s work in developing
other coat color tests such as tests for sable and dilution
colors. These two tests will be available very soon.
Recently, with the collaboration of Dr. Marshall Horwitz from University of
Washington our laboratory began to offer a unique DNA test for the
Grey Collie Syndrome (Canine Cyclic Neutropenia)
which is critical for the Collie breed. This test can find and eliminate
potential carriers of this disease.
HealthGene not only offers tests for genetic disorders, but
also a huge number of DNA tests for infectious diseases in dogs.
Recently our laboratory offers almost 100 different DNA based
tests for various pathogens. Our laboratory developed most of
these tests throughout a number of years. These tests help breeders
solve different canine health problems such as infertility,
abortions, eye diseases, etc.
We also work with different clubs to develop new DNA tests which
can be used to detect genetic disorders which are related to
eye problems, immunodeficiency and neurological disorders. If
your club would like us to look into certain genetic problems
in your breed we would be more than happy to discuss this with
you.
For more information, please contact us at 1-877-371-1551 or by
e-mail at info@healthgene.com
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