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Protein Srebp2 Drives Cholesterol Formation in Prion-Infected Neuronal Cells
The regulating protein
Srebp2 drives cholesterol
formation, which prions need
for their propagation, in
prion-infected neuronal
... > full story
Ancient Bison Genetic Treasure Trove For Farmers
Genetic information from an
extinct species of bison
preserved in permafrost for
thousands of years could
help improve modern
agricultural livestock and
... > full story
Family Tree For Cattle, Other Ruminants Created
Pairing a new approach to
prepare ancient DNA with a
new scientific technique
developed specifically to
genotype a cow, scientists
have created a very accurate
... > full story
Microchips Result In Higher Rate Of Return Of Shelter Animals To Owners
Animals shelter officials
housing lost pets that had
been implanted with a
microchip were able to find
the owners in almost three
... > full story
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Barn Personnel Experience Higher-Than-Average Rates of Respiratory Symptoms
November 20, 2009 — The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry may be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire ... > full story -
Researchers Find New Piece of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Puzzle
November 19, 2009 — A new treatment route for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and its human form Creutzfeldt Jakob disease could be a step closer based on new results from scientists in the UK. The team has found ... > full story -
American Physiological Society Endorses Report On Random Source Dogs And Cats
October 29, 2009 — The American Physiological Society announced that it has endorsed the recommendation of a National Academy of Sciences report calling for the identification of new suppliers to replace Class B ... > full story -
Protecting Humans And Animals From Diseases In Wildlife
October 9, 2009 — Avian influenza (H5N1), rabies, plague, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), and more recently swine flu (H1N1) are all examples of diseases that have made the leap from animals to humans. As the ... > full story -
Owners Should Count Calories For Obese Pets, Consider Several Factors For Good Health
October 9, 2009 — You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet? Veterinarians say there are several guidelines to follow when ... > full story -
Drug Eliminates Parasite That Causes Babesiosis In Horses
October 6, 2009 — A drug commonly used to treat cattle and sometimes dogs for a blood parasite can, at a relatively high dose, completely eliminate the parasite Babesia caballi from horses, scientists have ... > full story -
First Direct Information About Prion's Molecular Structure Reported
October 6, 2009 — Scientists have discovered the first direct information about the molecular structure of prions. In addition, the study has revealed surprisingly large structural differences between natural prions ... > full story -
Springtime Sheep Grazing Helps Control Leafy Spurge
October 2, 2009 — Using sheep to control leafy spurge works best if it's done in the spring every year, according to a new ... > full story -
Evolutionary Origins Of Prion Disease Gene Uncovered
September 29, 2009 — Scientists have uncovered the evolutionary ancestry of the prion gene, which may reveal new understandings of how the prion protein causes diseases such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also ... > full story -
A Pet In Your Life Keeps The Doctor Away
September 29, 2009 — Lowers blood pressure, encourages exercise, improves psychological health -- these may sound like the effects of a miracle drug, but they are actually among the benefits of owning a four-legged, ... > full story
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