Just received this update from an organization that took Harley's DNA for research a couple of years ago at Eukanuba. It is wonderful that such a simple thing as a small blood draw, or a cheek swab, can lead to possible cures for breast cancer and other canine AND human diseases. An interesting story highlighting this place was on NOVA recently. As a Lymphoma survivor, I heartily thank everyone who cooperates in this type of research. It IS nice to be alive! http://www.broadinstitute.org/scientific-community/science/projects/mammals-models/dog/disease-research/dog-diseases Paula, 48 days and counting Home of BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, AKC JAM/AOE, International & American Champion, Bronze Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), 1st male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion, Lifetime #1 GSD in California & Michigan (AKC Stats as of 7/22/11), 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================