Nutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases in dogs

摘要

The dog was the first nonrodent mammalian animal chosen for genome sequencing by the National Institutes of Health, with the first draft of the canine genome completed in July 2004. Sequencing of the canine genome was a remarkable feat that has advanced canine research into a new realm with unlimited potential, In addition, advances in molecular biology, nanotechnology and computer science have supplied scientists with an extensive set of experimental tools,, For veterinarians, and particularly for veterinary nutritionists, these advances provide new avenues for companion animal research. Incorporating sequence data and genomic technology into research initiatives will greatly enhance our understanding of canine health and disease.