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Analysis of Bacterial Genes May Help ID Cause of Dog Brain Disease, Say UF Researchers

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — By analyzing the genes of bacteria, University of Florida researchers have moved a step closer to pinpointing how two brain disorders common in small-breed dogs occur.

The researchers found that the bacteria, known as Mycoplasma canis, invade dog’s cells and suppress their immune system responses. (more…)

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Analysis of Bacterial Genes May Help ID Cause of Dog Brain Disease, Say UF Researchers