Shola’s DNA samples helped researchers decipher a new variant of progressive retinal atrophy. Now, other dogs can be checked for the gene that causes the blindness condition before being used for breeding. She’s also really cute.

  • @Etterra
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    93 months ago

    I know it’s because she’s blind, but those white eyes look like they’re staring right into my soul.

    • AatubeOP
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      63 months ago

      Fear not, for you have nothing to judge of, thus She will not condemn

      okay that was horrible

  • @reddig33
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    63 months ago

    Here’s hoping they can find a cure for it (like gene therapy).

    • Gadg8eer
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      13 months ago

      Fortunately, dogs rely on scent and hearing as well as vision. Tragic she lost her vision, but she’ll probably prefer that to losing olfactory senses, to a dog that’s like when we lose both of our hands.