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These Rare Split-Nosed Dogs Could Help Solve a Genetic Mystery in Humans

A rare breed of hunting dogs known for its forked nose, the Turkish Pointer, might just help scientists better understand why human babies are sometimes born with facial clefts. In a recent study, researchers say they’ve found the genetic mutation that causes these dogs to develop their characteristic split nose. They argue that similar mutations might also explain some cases of cleft lip and palate in humans. The mutation concerns the gene PDFGRA. The researchers say that the gene seems to help connect the two halves of the face and mouth during embryonic development, with the unique variant in Turkish Pointers explaining their split-nose appearance. The study was published in the journal Genome Research. Tap our link in bio for more on this story. Story: Ed Cara Video: @adri_or_adriano #dogs #doglover #huntingdogs #cleftpalate #cleftlip #science We come from the future. https://gizmodo.com Follow us.   / gizmodo     / gizmodo     / gizmodo