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Chicken study sheds light on childhood eye disease
Scientists at the Roslin Institute studied chicken embryos to determine how fusion occurs. New genes identified that are linked to...
Time to make bees a top priority
It was not until I tuned into BBC Radio 3 yesterday to listen to the Classical Breakfast programme, that I was told...
Parasitic fish could lead to more effective brain disease treatments
Molecules from sea lampreys could be combined with other therapies to deliver drugs directly to the human brain. Researchers assess...
‘Social medification’. A dangerous syndrome
On 15 February, writing in the Financial Times, Laurence Scott observed: ‘At some point in the digital revolution, we stopped having lives...
AMR gene spreads among pets at UK vet hospital
Four isolates tested positive for the gene optrA and there was evidence of transmission between animals. Practices urged to ensure...
Dog and human osteoarthritis link – study
Humans and dogs share the most common areas for the development of OA. ‘One Health’ study could lead to new...
Osteosarcoma study set to benefit dogs and children
“Comparative oncology – the study of cancer treatments in multiple species – has the potential to deliver tremendous medical advances"...
This story may have legs…
The concept of encouraging dog owners to help manage their pet’s weight through proper exercise is not new. But finding...
Gene mutation causes sight loss in dogs and humans
In healthy dogs, ABCA4 plays a vital role in the normal visual cycle when light hits the eye. Study finds...
Caterpillar fungus could hold key to new osteoarthritis treatments
The caterpillar fungus Cordyceps militaris could hold the key to new treatments for osteoarthritis. Active compound can reduce pain and...
