DNA Samples needed (Europe)

Dr. Hannes Lohi and his research team at Helsinki university in Finland are looking for DNA samples from Border Terriers with a diagnosis of Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome (CECS) / Spike's disease or epilepsy - and from older, healthy Border Terriers from the same lines as the affected ones.

They already have found at least two interesting chromosomal regions in Border Terrier DNA from Finland and in Border Terrier DNA they got from the University of Utrecht. In order to investigate these regions further they need more DNA samples from both affected dogs and their older, healthy relatives. Main goal of these studies is to develope a gene test for this disease.

If you want to participate, please get the necessary information and documents at their website: Participate in Finnish genetic studies.

Thank you very much for participating!