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Swine flu development could advance human treatments
The pig antibodies could enable a greater understanding of how flu viruses evolve. Pirbright scientists develop first pig antibodies against...
Findings from sheep study could help reduce spread of vCJD in humans
The study of sheep was used to estimate the spread of vCJD in humans. Improved measures may lessen risk of...
Pirbright/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine results ‘promising’
The candidate vaccine, RBD-SpyVLP, produced a strong antibody response in mice and pigs. Candidate could be used as a booster...
Study reveales further insights into animal origin of COVID-19
Several high-impact variants in bats and pangolins identified by the study could aid further vaccine design and treatments. Researchers identify...
Study highlights need for greater AMR awareness in Africa
Africa food security research. Report provides insight into the development of future initiatives. New research highlighting some of the problems...
Pirbright to support national Track and Trace programme
The Pirbright Insitute will provide diagnostic training to staff joining the new BSPS Lighthouse Laboratory. Scientists will play a key...
Novel approach to amoebic gill disease in salmon could benefit humans
Amoebic gill disease is a major disease of farmed Atlantic salmon. Scientists to repurpose drugs used to treat human parasitic...
UK One Health Coordination Group names new chair
Helen Ballantyne was selected as chair for her experience in both the human and animal healthcare professions. Helen Ballantyne RVN...
RVC awarded funding to conduct COVID-19 research
A traditional food market in Sacaba, Bolivia. Project to identify ways of reducing transmission in traditional food markets. The Royal...
Social science-led projects receive funding to combat infectious disease
Bedouin men and their camels in Wadi Rum, Aqaba, southern Jordan. Research programme seeks new perspectives on human and animal...