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New RVC research highlights the considerable behavioural and psychiatric effects of a mind-altering parasite
A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study, published in Trends in Parasitology, suggests that the human infection burden of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), a globally distributed parasitic infection, have been greatly underestimated.A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study, published in Trends in Parasitology, suggests that the …
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RVC achieves strong results in Knowledge Exchange Framework
RVC ranked in the top 10 per cent for higher education providers working with business, in the top 20 per cent for research partnerships, and in the top 30 per cent for working with the public and third sector.The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has received high scores as part of Research England’s published …
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Incontinence in bitches: huge breed predispositions shown in VetCompass study
A VetCompass RVC epidemiological study involving over 100,000 bitches from veterinary clinics across England has highlighted certain breeds that are hugely predisposed to urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence describes involuntary leaking …A VetCompass RVC epidemiological study involving over 100,000 bitches from veterinary clinics …
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Creating and connecting a community of food systems thinkers
A novel approach to addressing the challenges of the food system has marked its third successful year.A novel approach to addressing the challenges of the food system has marked its third successful …
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The hunting kinetics of Kensa the barn owl
The kinetics of two barn owl hunting phases "leap" and "strike" were investigated, providing insight into particular owl behaviours and morphologies. -
The simple truth behind sheepdog behaviour
Sheepdogs use two simple "driving" and "collecting" rules to herd sheep. This knowledge could be used to design herding robots used for herding livestock, cleaning up the environment, and crowd control. -
New Orthopaedic Research UK Grant awarded
Congratulations to Dr Chantal Chenu who has been awarded a grant to study "Can we improve fracture healing in the elderly by stimulating skeletal perfusion". Dr Chenu explains what the study will involve: "Osteoporotic fractures represent one of …Congratulations to Dr Chantal Chenu who has been awarded a grant to study "Can we improve fracture …
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New bacterial proteins identified in bacteria tempering with the immune response
A new study involving RVC researchers has been published relating to the identification of bacterial proteins identified in Staphylococcus aureus tempering with the immune response. The epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( …A new study involving RVC researchers has been published relating to the identification of …
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Mechanism of Sulf1 and Sulf2 function in cardiovascular development and myocardial repair
Professor Gurtej Dhoot has been awarded a grant by British Heart Foundation for “Mechanism of Sulf1/Sulf2 function in cardiovascular development and myocardial repair” This study will take place over the next 3 years. Professor Dhoot explains …Professor Gurtej Dhoot has been awarded a grant by British Heart Foundation for “Mechanism of Sulf1/ …
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All cows are not the same!
Disease susceptible calves and cows have animal welfare implications and economic consequences for the farmers due to high medication costs and loss of production. Disease resistant cattle would be a sustainable approach to reduce (preventive) …Disease susceptible calves and cows have animal welfare implications and economic consequences for …