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Discovery sheds light on BSE
BSE is caused by a misfolded protein called a prion. Prion research used imaging process called electron cryomicroscopy The structure...

Tortoise hibernation
It is important to appreciate that not all species of tortoise kept as pets hibernate. Temperate terrestrial species such as...

Giraffe are four species, not one
"As distinct species, it makes them some of the most endangered large mammals in the world." Scientific discovery has implications...

Dormice numbers fall by a third
Dormice were once widespread throughout England and Wales but are now vulnerable to extinction. Species threatened by loss of woodland...

Parents ‘underestimate risk’ of family dog
"The healthy trust of unfamiliar dogs does not appear to exist toward the family dog." Education needed to prevent children...
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Brachycephalic cats ‘may suffer breathing problems’
Facial features like short noses are considered desirable for some pedigree breeds of cat. Concerned owners urged to contact their...