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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,...
Study finds cause of epidermolysis bullosa
Epidermermolysis bullosa occurs in dogs and humans. Vets locate gene responsible for severe blistering condition A gene defect that causes...
Genetic mutation linked to brachycephaly
As well as affecting popular dog breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, brachycephaly is sometimes seen in babies too. Discovery...