Ticks weaken skin’s immune response
Hitherto, scientists have not fully understood why ticks are such dangerous disease vectors. A research team led by Johanna Strobl and Georg Stary from MedUni...
All Creatures
The All Creatures category explores the connections between humans and animals, covering topics that span animal health, welfare, behaviour and the shared benefits of human-animal interaction. From insights into veterinary care and pet wellbeing to stories highlighting the unique roles animals play in our lives, this category brings compassionate, evidence-informed perspectives on our interspecies relationships.
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 University of Eastern Finland shows...
Heat exhaustion in dogs
On hot days, it is extremely important to know not only how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion in your dog, but also how...
TBE virus decoded
TBE virus: activation mechanism of flaviviruses identified: A collaboration between researchers at the Center for Virology of the Medical University of Vienna and the Pasteur...
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 of the K’gari (Fraser Island)...
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 of Queensland showing venom could...
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 for which there is no...
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 form part of its vital...
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 disease turn against itself could...
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 mental and physical. Caring for...
