Nanoplastics can move up the food chain
Nanoplastics can move up the food chain from plants to insects and from insects to fish: A new study from the…
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Heat exhaustion in dogs
On hot days, it is extremely important to know not only how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion in…
TBE virus decoded
TBE virus: activation mechanism of flaviviruses identified: A collaboration between researchers at the Center for Virology of the Medical University…
Spider venom drug start up success
The drug candidate, which was developed by a University of Queensland research team, uses a molecule found in the venom…
Blood clotting venom research
Blood clotting venom research: Some of the world’s deadliest snakes could soon be saving lives, with research from The University…
Mosquito spit could hold key to vaccinations
A molecule in mosquito spit has been identified as a potential new target for vaccination against a range of diseases…
World blood donor day: Giving pets a new leash of life
This World Blood Donor Day (14 June) the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating the amazing cats and dogs which…
Malaria: This parasite will self-destruct
This parasite will self-destruct: researchers discover new weapon against drug-resistant malaria: A new method to combat malaria which sees the…
The health benefits of pets
The health and mood boosting benefits of pets: Pets really do have some powerful health benefits, which can be both…
People attached to their pets more likely to be depressed during lockdown
People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown…