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Scientists Prepare An Innovative Vaccine Against Leishmaniasis
July 21, 2006 Researchers in Spain are developing the first vaccine against leishmaniasis produced using insect larvae. The new vaccine is based on introducing specific genes and proteins from the protozoan ... > full story -
Dogs Itching To Try Homeopathic Remedies
July 20, 2006 Dogs with a common allergic skin disease, canine atopic dermatitis, will be taking part in a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies as conventional meets complementary ... > full story -
Survey Of Animal Shelters Says Dogs Fare Better Than Cats
July 10, 2006 According to a new survey of animal shelters across Ohio, the outlook for sheltered dogs has improved considerably in the last decade. But conditions have deteriorated for cats. Animal shelters ... > full story -
Early Cat Exposure Can Increase Some Children's Eczema Risk
May 22, 2006 Children who are exposed to cats soon after birth may have an increased risk of developing eczema, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on ... > full story -
'Bubble Bassets' Cured Of Genetic Disorder By In-Vivo Gene Therapy Technique
May 17, 2006 Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and NIAID have successfully restored the immune system in basset pups with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (the so-called "bubble-boy" ... > full story -
Modelling Virtual Dogs: It's A Walk In The Park!
April 18, 2006 Dog walking is a national pastime, but how does your dog walk? Different breeds have different gaits, for example greyhounds tend to be thin and fast whilst labradors are thicker set and tend to ... > full story -
New Antimicrobial Compound Adheres To Skin To Promote Healing
April 14, 2006 University Georgia researchers have developed an anti-microbial treatment that adheres to the skin without being toxic. Already, the treatment has helped heal Spirit, a burned dog in a high-profile ... > full story -
Killing Wolves May Not Protect Livestock Efficiently
April 5, 2006 Costly and time-consuming efforts to eliminate wolves that prey on sheep, cattle and other domestic animals are ineffective on a long-term, regional scale, according to an examination of wolf control ... > full story -
Horse Antibodies Against The Bird Flu Virus H5N1 Are Effective As Treatment In Mice
March 30, 2006 Antibodies against the bird flu virus H5N1, derived from horses, prevent mice infected with H5N1 from dying from the virus. A study published in the open access journal Respiratory Research reveals ... > full story -
Purdue Project Could Help Pets Serve As Disease Watchdogs
March 28, 2006 A national surveillance network that uses the medical records of companion animals could help prepare for a wide variety of emerging disease threats to humans and animals, including avian influenza, ... > full story
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