Published Research
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Inbreeding and recessive disease genotypes
Our scientists published a study investigating the genetic effects of inbreeding.
Complex disease and phenotype mapping in dogs
Dr. Adam Boyko and a research team examined DNA from over 4,200 dogs and found multiple genes associated with complex canine dise...
Inbreeding depression and smaller litters
Our scientists found a correlation between inbreeding depression and smaller litters.
Dogs may have originated in Central Asia
Embark cofounders and a research team studied dog DNA, identifying Central Asia as a possible origin point for dog domestication.
Embark discovers variant associated with hearing loss in Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Embark discovered that a genetic variant in the EPS8L2 gene is associated with early-onset adult deafness in Rhodesian Ridgeback ...
Embark discovers roaning
Embark scientists discovered the genetics behind a dog's roaning coat pattern. Test for this trait only with Embark Dog DNA Tests.
Dog breeding guided by small genetic panels can reduce genetic diversity
Genetic diversity has been declining in many breeds over the past two centuries, as a result of strong selection on a number of s...
Embark's discovery on blue eyes
Get a firsthand look at how we makes genetic discoveries about dogs using this visibly distinguished trait as an example.
