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New insights into how naked mole rats resist cancer

New insights into how naked mole rats resist cancer

The naked mole rat is renowned for its longevity and ability to resist cancer. Rodents exhibit anti-cancer mechanism called cellular...

Public education key to preventing spread of disease - study

Public education key to preventing spread of disease – study

Infectious diseases pose a considerable threat to human health. Researchers assess effect of rabies awareness campaign The spread of infectious...

Vet school awarded grant for research into AMR

Vet school awarded grant for research into AMR

The University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine has been awarded up to €2 million to fund research into antimicrobial...

Project to tackle deadly tick-borne disease in India

Project to tackle deadly tick-borne disease in India

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is spread by ticks and mainly affects poor forest communities.  Kyasanur Forest Disease can be fatal...

Amphibian may hold key to curing cirrhosis

Amphibian may hold key to curing cirrhosis

The liver of the Siphonops annulatus could help to cure cirrhosis in humans. Unique liver cells break down the protein...

Ground squirrels shed light on new stroke treatments

Ground squirrels shed light on new stroke treatments

Blood flow to the brain is dramatically reduced in ground squirrels during hibernation. Molecule could help to protect brain cells...

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