BLACKSBURG, Va., Feb. 7 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Cancer is common in dogs, with some breeds being more prone to certain variations of the disease than others. Recent studies have shown that nearly half of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer, making early screening a crucial precaution for dog owners of any breed.
Researchers in the College of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and theVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have developed a new, noninvasive, rapid test using a dog's urine that allows for potential early detection of cancer. Currently, there are three genomic blood tests that can test for tumor or cancer proteins, but no no...