Dog slobber could help treat cancer

Published: April 15, 2020

Recently conducted research has revealed that DNA found on the tongue of a dog could prove out to be an essential breakthrough cure for rare type of cancers affecting both dogs and humans. According to www.foxnews.com, the study has been conducted by the researchers at the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).

During the study, samples of the blood, saliva and tumour were used by the researchers to test the prospective treatment for the cancer in dogs. This study was approved by Morris Animal Foundation and American Kennel Club.

As per www.ushour.com, these cancer types were essentially found in human beings and lately have been showing signs in dogs too. The team of researchers are hopeful of finding some success in determining the real genomic cause of the diseases. The DNA samples have helped the scientists better understand the disease and to work on its prospective treatment.

“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,” remarked Phil Francis, Executive chairman, PetSmart.

Celebrities who have suffered from breast cancer include Christine Applegate, Betty Ford, Kylie Minogue and Melissa Etheridge.

Jade Goody lost her battle to cervical cancer in 2009.

Patrick Swayze is just one celebrity who died of pancreatic cancer.

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Published April 15, 2020 by Harsh in Health News
Tags: cancer, cancer treatment, DNA, dog saliva