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Novel vaccine protects against RSV
The vaccine was used to immunise five calves aged three-to-six weeks, via two injections four weeks apart. (stock photo) Success...
New candidate gene linked to epilepsy in humans
Studies of these preclinical models could lead to better diagnoses and treatment of myoclonic epilepsy in humans and canines. Canine...
Early warning signs of Huntingdon’s found in sheep
Blood samples revealed ‘startling differences’ in the biochemistry of sheep carrying the HD gene. Research uncovers biomarkers for illness before...
Snail venom could treat chronic pain
The compound (RgIA) in the study was obtained from the venom of Conus regius, the royal cone. Compound offers a...
Vets and medics perform rare spinal cord surgery
There have been just two previous reports of dogs with the same ‘hemangioma’ tumour. Human neurosurgeons helped to remove dog’s...
Baboons can make vowel-like sounds, study finds
Researchers say their findings suggest language may have begun to evolve around 25 million years ago. Discovery has implications for...