2019 CVM News: DNA testing delivers important discoveries for all dogs

Abstract

This news item is about: April 25 is National DNA Day, a holiday celebrating the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. Adam Boyko, assistant professor in biomedical sciences at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and co-founder of Embark, is an expert on canine genomics and has uncovered the genetic basis for many dog diseases and traits. He says by knowing your dog's genetic risks, you are better able to keep them healthy.