Scientists discover why some birds live fast and die young
Size, safety and parenting all have an impact on how quickly a species of bird matures, according to new research…
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Mouse and human eye movements share important similarity
In a study published today in Current Biology, Arne Meyer, John O’Keefe and Jasper Poort used a lightweight eye-tracking system composed…
Coronaviruses and bats have been evolving together for millions of years
Bats do a lot of good for the world — they pollinate plants, they eat disease-carrying insects, and they help…
Flying foxes in South Australia exposed to zoonotic viruses
University of Adelaide researchers have found that South Australia’s population of Grey-headed flying foxes, which took up residence in 2010,…
Studying human and animal interactions in food systems is critical to understanding COVID-19 evolution
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), highlights the challenges and implications for One Health research and the importance of including the…
Even animals benefit from social distance to prevent disease, research shows
Microorganisms living inside and on our body play a crucial role in both the maintenance of our health and the…
Emergence of deadly honey bee disease revealed
Honey bee colonies from across the UK are increasingly suffering from a viral disease, a new study has shown. Publishing…
Scientists regenerate neurons in mice with spinal cord injury and optic nerve damage
Like power lines in an electrical grid, long wiry projections that grow outward from neurons — structures known as axons…
BSAVA publishes Guidance on pet neutering during COVID-19 lockdown
BSAVA has produced Neutering Guidance for small animal practitioners which is intended to supplement the recently updated, top line advice…
Davies celebrates VNAM with free CPD webinars for Nurses
Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies), the small animal referral practice based in Hertfordshire, is celebrating Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month with a…