Stem cell ‘package like iPhone’ offers first-line therapy option
Leading UK stem cell scientist believes new system has the potential to make stem cell technology more widely available to…
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Gene mutation link to BOAS breed disposition
A collaborative study attempted to identify genetic variations linked to respiratory disease symptoms seen in bulldogs and Norfolk terriers. The…
Parasitic fish could lead to more effective treatments for brain disease
Researchers assess the effectiveness of sea lamprey molecules on glioblastoma A parasitic fish renowned for its distinctive, disc-shaped mouth could…
Survey reveals rising public concern about animal research
Results highlight public’s desire to curb the use of animals A survey commissioned by the Government’s Office for Life Sciences…
Indoor cat study to look at joint disease
Activity monitors will be used to track mobility Bristol vets are seeking indoor cats to take part in a new…
ASF detected in Hong Kong slaughterhouse
Culling of 6,000 pigs underway following protests African swine fever has been confirmed in a Hong Kong slaughterhouse for the…
Cat TB cases could be linked to raw pet food
Circumstantial evidence points to venison product, study finds A spate of TB cases in indoor cats could be linked to…
DNA mutation linked to breathing issues in dogs
Status of ADAMTS3 gene ‘should be considered’ alongside skull shape Scientists have discovered a DNA mutation that is linked to…
BVA welcomes One Health emphasis in Northern Ireland’s new AMR action plan
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Northern Ireland’s One Health approach towards fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in its new…
Mutation ‘hotspots’ found in IBV vaccine
Researchers identify “unpredictable mutations” in vaccine against acute, highly contagious respiratory poultry disease infectious bronchitis virus. Scientists at The Pirbright…