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Zebrafish study gives new insights into spinal injury
Zebrafish have an impressive ability to repair damaged connections and nerve cells in the spinal cord. Researchers pinpoint signal that...
Study reveals what makes dogs so friendly
By analysing behavioural and genetic data from dogs and wolves, the team confirmed a strong genetic aspect to human-directed social...
Vets and NHS staff discuss impact of smoking on pets
NHS staff were shown around the College’s small animal referral hospital. Groups agree ongoing education is important The impact of...
Study provides insights into cross-protective vaccines
The finding could lead to the design of improved cross-protective vaccines. Findings could lead to improved vaccines for zoonotic diseases ...
Chickens may hold key to protecting humans from viruses
Using GM technology, researchers can boost a chicken’s ability to fight disease – and potentially protect people too. Researchers find...
Snake venom protein could prevent blood clots
Researchers found that a protein derived from the venom of the tropidolaemus wagleri snake reduced the formation of blood clots...
Dogs aid breast cancer research
Breast carcinoma has long been known to share similarities in dogs and humans. New similarities found in mammary tumours Scientists...
Breakthrough a ‘game-changer’ for antibiotics
Bacteriophages could work with livestock antibiotics, or replace them altogether. Finding could safeguard future of some human drugs Scientists at...
Pig embryo study sheds light on human development
"…the pig can be an excellent model system for the study of early human development." Interplay between genes is critical,...
