All Veterinary articles
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NewsCat cancer study reveals targets for human drugs
A major international study has discovered genetic similarities between cancers in cats and humans, potentially helping to inform future drugs that could benefit both species.
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NewsFeline cancer breakthrough could help treat human tumours
Researchers have tested a new cancer drug in pet cats with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma – a disease notoriously hard to treat. The trial showed the therapy controlled cancer in 35 percent of cats with minimal side effects – and it could help to treat humans too.
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NewsPioneering Nipah vaccine for pigs aims to protect humans too
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have developed and successfully tested three experimental vaccines to protect pigs against the deadly Nipah virus - a first step to preventing transmission to humans.
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ArticleA global push for better animal welfare in research
What does ethical research look like in drug discovery today? In this interview, Charles River’s Executive Director of Global Animal Welfare shares how global standards, the 3Rs and her own path as a woman in STEM are shaping efforts to reduce animal use in science.