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Study highlights similarities between human and animal food allergies

Study highlights similarities between human and animal food allergies

The paper notes similarities among the triggers of an immune response to particular food and ingredients. Best diagnosis relies on...

Issues with antimicrobial use in livestock

Issues with antimicrobial use in livestock

Concerns over antimicrobial resistance in both human and veterinary medicine Study combines literature review and stakeholder opinion on the subject...

Act now to prepare for winter avian flu

Act now to prepare for winter avian flu

All keepers can take a few simple steps to reduce the risk of disease before the autumn migration UK poultry...

Combined technique provides hope for spina bifida puppies

Technique provides hope for spina bifida puppies

Dr Beverly Sturges with Spanky, the English bulldog, following his successful spina bifida surgery Puppies with spina bifida treated with...

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Scientists step closer to ‘xenotransplantation’

Scientists step closer to ‘xenotransplantation’

Scientists have produced the first piglets free of porcine endogenous retroviruses. Researchers use gene-editing technology to produce virus-free pigs Scientists...

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Turtle study provides insights into tumour diseases

Turtle study provides insights into tumour diseases

Scientists have successfully reconstructed the skin of endangered green turtles to grow a virus called chelonid herpesvirus 5. Scientists engineer...

Vets give fresh hope to children with severe epilepsy

Vets give fresh hope to children with severe epilepsy

The miniature wirehaired dachshund is particularly susceptible to Lafora. Study findings will help shape treatment for Lafora disease A new...

Students assess human disease risk to mountain gorillas

Students assess human disease risk to mountain gorillas

The research focused on mountain gorillas living in and around the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Study suggests current hygiene systems...

Slug slime inspires new medical glue

Slug slime inspires new medical glue

The new technology was inspired by the humble slug. Technology has wide ranging applications Slug slime has inspired scientists to...

RVC and Evgen Pharma to explore treatment for osteoarthritis

RVC and Evgen Pharma to explore treatment for osteoarthritis

Researchers will investigate the potential of the drug SFX-01 as a treatment for osteoarthritis. Work will build on a previous...