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…
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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…
Analgesic power potential of venom
The deadly venom of a poisonous sea snail could hold the key to developing new medicines including more effective, less…
Pioneering Parkinson’s research at the RVC
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are launching a new study to better understand an important gene mutation in…
Dangers of Lyme disease and ticks
All dog walkers should be aware of the dangers of a serious bacterial infection called Lyme disease, which is passed…