Dog Slobber And Cancer

[Steve]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,591128,00.html

kisses from man’s best friend could soon be showing us more than love. Researchers have found that the DNA on Fido’s tongue could be the key to new treatments for rare cancers in both humans and dogs.

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI), developed the Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium, to understand why people and their pets get sick.

The study used saliva, blood and tumor samples of dogs volunteered by private pet owners for testing in hopes that by studying canine cancer, oncologists can determine the cause of human cancers.

"Rare diseases in humans also show up in dogs. By studying the DNA of canines, we expect to more quickly discover the genomic causes of disease and more quickly find ways to better treat dogs, and people,'' said Dr. Mark Neff, director of the new TGen-VARI Program for Canine Health and Performance.

The testing will be animal-safe, and is approved by the American Kennel Club and Morris Animal Foundation. Funding will be supported by private donors, and by a $4.3 million dollar federal stimulus grant.

Cancer is the cause of death for nearly 50 percent of all dogs older than 10-years-old.

"We're proud to be part of such an innovative approach that fully supports our mission of providing total lifetime care for pets, and one that will offer hope to people and dogs who are suffering from these illnesses," said Phil Francis, executive chairman of PetSmart.

Click here to read more from theTranslational Genomics Research Institute.

[Snowball]

opps wrong post in wrong section

Edited April 16, 2010 by Snowball

[Souff]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,591128,00.html

kisses from man’s best friend could soon be showing us more than love. Researchers have found that the DNA on Fido’s tongue could be the key to new treatments for rare cancers in both humans and dogs.

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI), developed the Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium, to understand why people and their pets get sick.

The study used saliva, blood and tumor samples of dogs volunteered by private pet owners for testing in hopes that by studying canine cancer, oncologists can determine the cause of human cancers.

"Rare diseases in humans also show up in dogs. By studying the DNA of canines, we expect to more quickly discover the genomic causes of disease and more quickly find ways to better treat dogs, and people,'' said Dr. Mark Neff, director of the new TGen-VARI Program for Canine Health and Performance.

The testing will be animal-safe, and is approved by the American Kennel Club and Morris Animal Foundation. Funding will be supported by private donors, and by a $4.3 million dollar federal stimulus grant.

Cancer is the cause of death for nearly 50 percent of all dogs older than 10-years-old.

"We're proud to be part of such an innovative approach that fully supports our mission of providing total lifetime care for pets, and one that will offer hope to people and dogs who are suffering from these illnesses," said Phil Francis, executive chairman of PetSmart.

Click here to read more from theTranslational Genomics Research Institute.

Oh, so I have to continue to bear those slobbery kisses, all in the name of good health and now science

Interesting subject.

Just as an aside, the health of a particular tree in Africa relies on Giraffe saliva. The giraffe eat the leaves of the tree, drooling saliva at the same time, and the tree thrives. Without the giraffe slobber, it dies.

Based on that little speck of saliva knowledge, Souff has been pouring leftover water out of the dogs bowls on to pot plants for years and they are still alive. I have no idea whether the potted plants here know that they are enjoying a symbiotic relationship with the dogs and whether this is the sole reason for their staying alive..... oh well, if nothing else it is another way of recycling the water and the dogs get to drink fresh clean water.

Souff

[tarope]

My GSD girl loves to lick me, now I won't get cancer you beautie.

[Gilypoo]

Im definatley safe, aswell as my floors, benches, lounges and basically everything on my property... I have a Great Dane so lots of slobber and im willing to share if anyone wants any