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Kari J. Ekenstedt

Purdue University West LafayetteORCID 0000-0002-3213-7883Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Research Focus:variant calling· 1

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Identification of a novel CLPX variant in a mixed breed dog with anemia and spinocerebellar ataxia

Bianca Santana de Cecco, Jeanna M. Blake, Namju J. Kim, Madeline C. Coffey, Andrea N. Johnston, Andrew David Miller, Kari J. Ekenstedt, Jeong-Ha Lee

The paper identifies a novel CLPX variant in a mixed breed dog with spinocerebellar ataxia and anemia, linking it to neurodegeneration and blood cell production issues.

Genes · Nov 10, 2025Peer-reviewedGenomics

True Colors: commercially-acquired morphological genotypes reveal hidden allele variation among dog breeds, informing both trait ancestry and breed potential

Dayna L. Dreger, Blair Hooser, Angela M. Hughes, Balasubramanian Ganesan, Jonas Donner, Heidi Anderson, Lauren E. Holtvoigt, Kari J. Ekenstedt

This study analyzes genetic data from 11,790 dogs to reveal hidden allele variation in coat color and physical traits, showing how genetic diversity affects breed characteristics and potential.

PLoS ONE · Oct 28, 2019Peer-reviewedGenetics