A new blindness gene uncovered in a canine study

(University of Helsinki) A study recently completed at the University of Helsinki has uncovered a mutation in the IFT122 gene in blind dogs. The gene defect now discovered results in the progressive destruction of photoreceptor cells and retinal dystrophy. IFT122 is a new candidate also for retinal dystrophy in humans. A gene test in support of breeding and diagnostics has been developed based on the finding.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news