Discover our research
We study the genetic factors behind diseases and traits in dogs and cats. We also investigate behavior and the attachment between pets and their owners. Our findings help improve pet wellbeing and can also benefit human research.
Research Topics
Take a peek at our active research projects and ongoing sample collections.
How to Participate
Read the participation instructions and lend a helping paw – every sample counts!
Research Steps
Learn what happens to your pet’s sample and the steps involved in our study.
About Us
Explore our multidisciplinary research team and get in touch with us.
Genome mapping has opened unique opportunities to study inherited diseases and traits.
Humans, dogs, and cats share many genes and diseases. Genetic discoveries help explain disease mechanisms and pave the way for better diagnostics and treatments.
Over the past two decades, we’ve made many important findings. Explore our publications:
Update Your Pet’s Health Information
Our research is citizen science, built on active collaboration with pet owners. If you’ve ever donated a sample from your dog or cat, please keep us updated on their health to help advance our studies.
Health Update Forms:
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Verkkokurssimme ”Minä ja koirani” ja ”Minä ja kissani” ovat avoimia kaikille koirista ja kissoista kiinnostuneille. Kurssilla opit perimästä, historiasta, roduista, käyttäytymisestä sekä ihmisen ja lemmikin kumppanuudesta. Kurssit ovat maksuttomia, mutta 30–45 eurolla saat kirjattua opintopisteet Helsingin yliopiston rekisteriin. Kurssilla täytät kyselyitä lemmikistäsi ja itsestäsi ja saat henkilökohtaiset raportit esimerkiksi lemmikkisi persoonallisuudesta, joita voit verrata muihin. Osallistumalla tuet tutkimustamme tuottamalla uutta aineistoa.
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