Genetic variants associated with canine obesity, particularly DENND1B, are also associated with obesity in humans, new research revealed. Notably, labrador retrievers carrying DENND1B had around 7% ...

Explore the fascinating ways dog breeds continue to evolve through genetic influences. The fluffy Afghan Hound and the sleek Greyhound may seem worlds apart. Yet, their coat length is determined by ...

If your fluffy friend seems to be constantly ravenous, it might come down to their genes. A quarter of all Labrador retriever dogs have a specific genetic mutation that causes them to feel hungry all ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images While dogs are often thought to be our best friends, and we’ve been living ...

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 study, published by researchers from The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, University of Georgia, and the One Health Company, demonstrates that dog and human cancers share more genomic ...

There are 356 unique breeds of dog, according to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the largest global organization of national kennel clubs. Yet understanding the genetic drivers for the ...

A rare breed of hunting dogs known for its forked nose, the Turkish Pointer, might just help scientists better understand why human babies are sometimes born with facial clefts. In a recent study, ...