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New research by the RVC could hold key to new treatments for Cancer and Neurodegeneration
New interaction found in cells that could lead to development of novel therapies for pathological conditions in humans and animalsA new study, led by the RVC, has found a new interaction within cells that could lead to the …
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Researchers reveal disease mechanism of the bovine TB pathogen
Researchers from The Francis Crick Institute, University College Dublin, Public Health England, APHA and the RVC shed new light on how the bacteria that cause TB in humans and animals manipulate the host immune system to cause diseaseA multidisciplinary team led by researchers from The Francis Crick Institute and including …
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New research paves the way for improved therapeutic methods for chronic inflammatory conditions in humans
New research has demonstrated how neural connections to the spleen, one of the body’s main lymphoid organs, can be modulated with implanted electrodes to regulate systemic immune responses.New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Galvani Bioelectronics, Queen Mary University …
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Ground-breaking RVC research explores prevalence of anal sac disorders in dogs
Study seeks to redress the lack of evidence-based information that has been published on the epidemiology and clinical management of non-neoplastic anal sac disorders -
The UK’s largest ever feline dental disease study identifies age and breed as biggest risk factors
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on the frequency, risk factors and linked health problems associated with periodontal disease in pet cats in the UK. These findings will help veterinary practitioners and owners … -
English Cocker Spaniels – a fairly typical, but potentially moody, dog
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College illuminates the most common disorders in English Cocker Spaniels in the UK, aiding owners to know what to expect if they get this breed New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found … -
Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet greyhounds
As well as bad teeth, the RVC research revealed that traumatic injuries, overgrown nails and osteoarthritis are also major concerns for pet greyhounds -
New research from the RVC finds no strong link between rabbit ear type or head shape and dental problems
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between popular conformation in rabbits, including floppy ears or flat faces, and an increased risk of dental problems. The study concluded that instead, diet, …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between …
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New collaboration between the RVC and UCB seeks to better understand diseases of excessive bone formation
Research, led by the RVC, will explore disease causing mechanisms of two severe bone diseases characterised by bone overgrowth. A new multi-year research project, led by the RVC, and in partnership with biopharmaceutical company UCB, will …Research, led by the RVC, will explore disease causing mechanisms of two severe bone diseases …
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Misbehaving dogs die young
New pioneering research conducted by the VetCompass™ Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals that dogs with undesirable behaviours, such as aggression, running away, fighting, over-excitability or barking, are more likely to die at a younger age. Undesirable behaviours may reflect poor training by owners or even undiagnosed medical conditions, for example dogs that urinate indoors may be suffering from unidentified bladder infections.