breed and sex-matched controls phenotyped for healthy spines. These newly identified loci will im- prove understanding of this challenging condition and are promising targets for novel diagnostic and preventative treatment strategies.
Acknowledgments
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All Authors other than C. Honnas are advisors to or employees of Etalon, Inc.