Purebred dogs may look picture-perfect, but behind those tightly controlled bloodlines lies a harsh reality: inbreeding of dogs has serious consequences. For centuries, breeders have used ...

Basic research studies in inbred animals have proven indispensable for unraveling the molecular underpinnings of the immune system. We have made less progress, however, in understanding the ...

At the University of Aarhus animal facility, we observed sporadic cases of sudden death of inbred, mutant and transgenic lactating female mice. The cases were dispersed among all murine genotypes ...

The Inbreeding Dilemma of Big Cats Posted: 13 March 2025 | Last updated: 19 March 2025 Big cats face a growing crisis as inbreeding threatens their survival, leading to genetic disorders and ...