A new Science study identifies the DENND1B gene as a shared factor in canine and human obesity, using data from the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

February 22, 2018 – Transriptomics is a hot new area of research in human and veterinary medicine. Learn the basics of this new way of studying the inner workings of cells.

November 1, 2018 – Jason Lichtenwalter, oboist with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, talks about his beloved dog Jack and his efforts to raise awareness about canine cancer.

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October 21, 2021 – Learn about a Foundation-funded study investigating a drug treatment that could help some dogs with this devastating form of cancer.

August 7, 2018 – Learn about the MADGiC study, which uncovered genes associated with cancer!

April 9, 2020 – New study looks at link between environmental chemicals and cancer in dogs.

Updated April 17, 2025 – Learn about osteosarcoma in dogs, including key symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and the latest research breakthroughs aimed at improving outcomes for dogs with this aggressive bone cancer.

November 15, 2019 – Learn how the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study can use veterinary and comparitive oncology to help both humans and dogs.