Groundbreaking discovery unveiled: Reptile cell lines revolutionize conservation and animal welfare
Morris Animal Foundation's funding leads to a game-changing breakthrough! Scientists at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine establish the first-ever reptile cell lines from a wide range of species, propelling reptile disease research and paving the way for advanced conservation efforts without harming live animals.
Major breakthrough! Scientists uncover vital clue to deadly liver disease in Rift Valley Fever virus
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research identify a protein responsible for lethal liver disease in mice infected with Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV). This groundbreaking research lays the groundwork for potential vaccine development, bringing us closer to understanding how the virus multiplies within the body.
New study is first to find exposure to neurotoxic rodenticide bromethalin in birds of prey
Tufts Wildlife Clinic Director, Maureen Murray, V03, reveals a disturbing trend in her latest study: red-tailed hawks and other birds of prey are being exposed to a new type of rodenticide called bromethalin. The study builds on her previous findings that 100% of red-tailed hawks tested positive for anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs), and now uncovers the bioaccumulation of bromethalin in these majestic birds. The implications of this exposure, coupled with the ongoing risks of ARs, raise urgent concerns about avian health and prompt the need for further research and protective measures.Meta Tag Description: A concerning study shows that birds of prey, including red-tailed hawks, are being exposed to a neurotoxicant rodenticide called bromethalin, in addition to anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs). Learn how this discovery adds to the growing concerns of antimicrobial resistance and wildlife health. Urgent action is needed to protect these majestic birds and evaluate mitigation efforts.
AI software can provide ‘roadmap’ for biological discoveries
Predicting a protein’s location within a cell can help researchers unlock a plethora of biological information that’s critical for developing future scientific discoveries related to drug development and treating diseases like epilepsy. That’s because proteins are the body’s “workhorses,” largely responsible for most cellular functions.
Genetics as conservation tool for endangered chimpanzees
The western chimpanzees of Guinea are threatened by mining activities. Using a novel genetic approach, UZH researchers and an international team have collected information on population size and community structure of the endangered species. These data provide an important baseline to assess the impact of mining.