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Gene therapy treats muscular dystrophy in mice
US researchers have successfully used gene-editing to treat mice with muscular dystrophy. Technique has potential to be translated into human...
Puppy power heads to Bolton university
Research suggests that interacting with a pet decreases the level of cortisol (‘stress hormone’) and releases endorphins (‘happiness hormone’). Zara...
Smoking has direct impact on pets, study finds
Cats take in significant amounts of smoke, and even having access to the outside makes very little difference. Exposed pets...
Management “Tip of the week” – Communication
Good communication does not always come naturally, so staff need to be trained how to promote practice services. It is...
Are you ambivalent about anthropomorphism?
So what is your New Year’s professional resolution going to be? There was some discussion in our household during Christmas...
New Year’s Honours recognise welfare work
Jane Howorth, founder of the British Hen Welfare Trust, received an MBE for her work with battery hens. Four receive...