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Zebrafish study reveals insights into spinal cord injuries
The immune system plays a key role in helping zebrafish nerve cells to regenerate after injury. Macrophages are vital for...
Llamas could possess ‘holy grail’ influenza treatment
Llamas produce tiny antibodies that are much smaller than our own. Researchers derive synthetic antibody from llama blood Researchers in...
Study reveals how morbillivirus can adapt to infect humans
Scientists used ground-breaking techniques to reveal that small ruminant morbillivirus can adapt to infect human cells. Researchers use novel techniques...
Study sheds light on foetal development in humans and pigs
It is thought the differences observed after birth could arise early in development Non-invasive method monitors blood flow during pregnancy ...
Locust study aims to reveal insights into hearing loss
The locust ear could be used as an animal model to gain insights into age-related and noise-induced hearing loss. Researcher...
Gene study offers hope for treating fatal illness
Using SingleCut CRISPR gene editing, they managed to modify the dogs’ own DNA so they began producing dystrophin again. Doctors...
Edinburgh secures World One Health Congress
One Health is a growing international movement that recognises human health is connected to the health of animals and the...
Blood test to help vets spot liver disease in dogs
Out of 250 dogs tested, those with liver disease were found to have significantly higher levels of miR-122. Test created...
Researchers transplant lab-grown lungs into pigs
Pigs that received the lungs survived for 10 hours, two weeks, one month and two months after the procedure. Study...
New insights into how superbug jumps species
By looking at the bacteria’s evolutionary history, researchers found that humans are likely to be the original host for the...