Protein found to be associated with canine hereditary ataxia

Saturday, February 8, 2014 - 16:01 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have found a link between a mutation in a gene called RAB 24 and an inherited neurodegenerative disease in Old English sheepdogs and Gordon setters. The findings may help further understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and identify new treatments for both canine and human sufferers.

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