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Genetic discovery could lead to better treatments for common tumor in dogs

Newly discovered genetic commonalities and differences among prevalent types of canine soft tissue sarcomas, a potentially deadly tumor, could pave the way for better diagnosis and treatments.

A dog undergoes radiation therapy at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Q&A with neuroscience student Peter Yunker

Peter Yunker is a junior in Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience pursuing a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience with a pre-medicine track. Peter has spent recent summers in Alaska working as a commercial fisherman, but when he graduates in the winter of 2023, he hopes to head to medical school.

Neuroscience student Peter Yunker holds a WSU flag in a research lab on campus.