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Canine Models of Human Disease

Lohi Lab

Research in our group focuses on the canine genetic research. In the past few years, the dog's genome has been sequenced, which has opened up tremendous possibilities for uncovering the genetic background of the hereditary diseases and behavioral characteristics, as well as traits such as build, coat color and size of different dog breeds. The unique population history and breed structure of dogs make them great candidates for genetic research.

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Compared to similar human studies, studies on dogs make it possible to identify genes, even those causing complex diseases, from a much...

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HS: Suomalaiset löysivät koirilta sairauden uudenlaisen periytymistavan

Koiranpentu syntyy näkövammaisena vain silloin, kun sekä pentu että emo ovat perineet geenivirheen molemmilta vanhemmiltaan.

terrier puppy photo Maria Kaukonen

30.5.2018

Life science

Blame the mother’s gene: discovery for a blinding canine eye disease reveals an unprecedented mode of inheritance

A new gene for canine congenital eye disease has been identified by a collaborative research led by Professor Hannes Lohi’s research group in...

ELTDK jackrusselinterrierit 1184x507 photo Elisa Vainio

25.1.2018

Health

Suurperhe voi suojata lemmikkikoiraa allergioilta

Lemmikkikoiran läsnäolon tiedetään varjelevan lapsia allergioilta, mutta suojelu voi toimia toisinkin päin. Kaupunkiympäristö vaikuttaa olevan...

Significant epilepsy gene discovery in dogs

Research groups from the University of Helsinki, the LMU Munich and the University of Guelph have described in collaboration a novel...

Osteokondroositutkimus tarvitsee bordercollieiden näytteitä

Meneillään oleva tutkimuksemme pyrkii selvittämään osteokondroosille altistavia geneettisiä tekijöitä bordercolliella.

Research project comparing canine and human genome receives significant support from both the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation and corporations

The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation has awarded Professor Hannes Lohi a four-year grant of €1.5 million to launch a new research project...

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Koirien geenitutkimus Kissojen geenitutkimus Molecular Neurology Research Program Faculty of Vetenary Medicine

We thank for support

Academy of Finland Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Biocentrum Helsinki Folkhälsan Folkhälsan Research Center European Research Council University of Helsinki Finnish Cultural Foundation Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation Morris Animal Foundation AKC, Canine Health Foundation Toby Foundation Orion-Farmos Research Foundation Genoscoper Oy Mars Veterinary Ltd Various Breed Clubs worldwide + other donators

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