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Dachshund's Gene Might Cure Blindess Sunday, August 10, 2008 - Ehud Rattner Home >> Headlines >> Medicine   
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Cone-rod dystrophies (CRDs) are a group of eye diseases caused by progressive loss of the photoreceptor cells in the retina. Researchers have identified a novel mutation in a gene associated with CRD in dogs, raising hopes that potential therapies can be developed for people suffering from these eye disorders. (source: sciencedaily.com)
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