The secret life of the dog

Ruby Red · 03-15-2010, 12:28 PM

This documentary was shown here in the UK in January and I just managed to find it on-line. It's all about dogs and our relationship with them. If you go to chapter 9 at 53-56 minutes – it shows how our beautiful boxers are being used to help understand heart and health problems in humans! just amazing! The whole thing is worth a look if you have a spare hour, it will only be available for viewing for the next 23 days though...........

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pssgh#p005xh2y
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wilem · 03-15-2010, 08:34 PM

Can't view it...dang it! Says not available in my area...

Ron · 03-16-2010, 05:39 AM

yeah i'm getting that message too. I hate when they do that

Ruby Red · 03-16-2010, 06:18 AM

Oh no, I'm sorry I didn't realise you wouldn't be able to see it outside the UK. The bit about boxers is basically where they have been taking blood samples from boxers, both healthy and those suffering from cardiomyopathy [CM]which can cause sudden death. Through this comparative study they have managed to identify one of the genes that is responsible for this condition. Humans suffer from CM/sudden death too and thanks to boxers they have been able to trace this gene in the human genome/DNA too - pretty amazing stuff! Advances knowledge so much....

wilem · 03-16-2010, 10:37 PM

Saw it on You Tube. OMG it was GREAT! Already told my extended family to watch it this evening. Thanks for sharing...