Gum disease is one of the most widespread conditions in cats and dogs. (waltham.com)
Just as antibiotics conquered infectious diseases and vaccines eliminated the scourges of polio and smallpox, the ability to manipulate our cells and genes is supposed to vanquish everything from terrible inherited disorders, such as Huntington's and cystic fibrosis, to widespread conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. (slate.com)
«Periodontal disease is one of the most widespread conditions in dogs, and this research represents an important step towards understanding how the disease develops,» said Dr Stephen Harris, Oral Health Research Manager at WALTHAM, part of Mars Petcare, who presented the findings. (waltham.com)