FDA approves first lymphoma drug for dogs
The first full approval of a drug to treat lymphoma in dogs has been granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration......»»
AI able to identify drug-resistant typhoid-like infection from microscopy images in matter of hours
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to identify drug resistant infections, significantly reducing the time it takes for a correct diagnosis, Cambridge researchers have shown. The team determined that an algorithm could be trained to identify d.....»»
Watch Dogs movie begins filming, and we hope it continues the streak of good video game adaptations
Watch Dogs movie begins filming, and we hope it continues the streak of good video game adaptations.....»»
Human crying stresses out dogs more than pigs, finds study of family pets
Researchers at ELTE Department of Ethology in Budapest compared how companion dogs and companion miniature pigs from all over the world reacted to human emotional vocalizations. They found that both dogs and pigs differentiated between human crying (.....»»
Graph learning modules enhance drug-target interaction predictions
The identification of drug-target Interactions (DTIs) represents a pivotal link in the process of drug development and design. It plays a crucial role in narrowing the screening range of candidate drug molecules, thereby facilitating the reuse of dru.....»»
New mRNA technology turns cells into long-lasting drug factories
A team of researchers has established a ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based method that drives cells in the body to produce therapeutic proteins and secrete them into the bloodstream. The approach could potentially extend the lifespan of drugs in the body,.....»»
A new way to see viruses in action: Super-resolution microscopy provides a nano-scale look
A new, nano-scale look at how the SARS-CoV-2 virus replicates in cells may offer greater precision in drug development, a Stanford University team reports in Nature Communications. Using advanced microscopy techniques, the researchers produced what m.....»»
Why owning an aggressive dog can be isolating
A series of recent attacks by XL bully type dogs in the UK, and government attempts to both define and control the breed, has refocused attention on how society manages "dangerous dogs.".....»»
Drug trafficker wouldn’t get out of car, hinted something was inside, GA deputies say
Drug trafficker wouldn’t get out of car, hinted something was inside, GA deputies say.....»»
A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There"s little help, and some people are chained
A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There"s little help, and some people are chained.....»»
Is CBD Safe for Cats and Dogs?
Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety.....»»
Common heartburn medications may help fight cancer and other immune disorders in dogs, researchers find
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux in people and animals—may be effective at fi.....»»
Unveiling a novel AAK1 inhibitor: How chemical proteomics unlock therapeutic potential
Enhancing drug development for life-threatening diseases like cancer hinges on a deep understanding of protein kinases, making it a focal point for researchers. These enzymes, encoded by more than 500 human genes, serve as critical players in cellula.....»»
Caring for dogs with special needs
Special-needs dogs exist on a spectrum that may include those with physical impairments—such as missing, deformed, or paralyzed limbs; blindness; or deafness—with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety or situational fears, or with medical.....»»
The next food marketing blitz is aimed at people on new weight-loss drugs
Taking a weight-loss drug? Food makers have just the new food for you. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Jeffrey Greenberg) As new diabetes and weight-loss drugs help patients curb appetites and shed pounds, food manufacturers ar.....»»
How yeasts manage to compensate for the genetic imbalance of extra chromosomes
Having extra chromosomes is typically an issue for an organism and can disrupt development or cause disease. But some cells benefit instead. For example, cancer cells or pathogenic yeasts can use extra chromosomes to escape treatment and become drug-.....»»
Can disease-detecting dogs help save South Dakota"s bighorn sheep?
In summer 2021, Badlands National Park was home to a healthy and growing population of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, with approximately 300 total among the three herds. Then in August, Paul Roghair, lead biological science technician for the park, ca.....»»
Australian study proves "humans are planet"s most frightening predator"
Australia lacks fearsome large carnivores like lions and wolves, and the relative lack of fear that marsupials like kangaroos and wallabies show to dogs (and other introduced carnivores) has been attributed to a lack of evolutionary experience with l.....»»
DNA analysis reveals that Jamestown Colony residents ate dogs with Indigenous ancestry
Dogs with Indigenous ancestry were eaten during a period of starvation at Jamestown, the first English settlement in North America in the 17th century, according to new research in American Antiquity......»»
Scientists" new drug-delivery technology is possible breakthrough for multi-strain vaccines
A new way to deliver drugs using a common protein could be used to develop mosaic vaccines, which are vaccines effective against multiple strains of a virus like COVID-19, among other medicines in a global first......»»
Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concern
As incidence of cancer increases globally, the use of cancer drugs is also growing at a rate of approximately 10 percent per year in developed countries......»»