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• RVC researchers reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie a common genetic form of ‘tying up’ in horses.

  

   In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM1), a common disorder associated with exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses. Affected animals have a mutation in a key …

   08 Sep 2016

   In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 …

• RVC study explains the weakness in the most common muscle disorder of Labrador Retriever dogs

  

  Researchers at the Comparative Neuromuscular Diseases Laboratory have revealed mechanisms explaining weakness common muscle condition of Labrador Retriever dogs

   12 Jan 2017

  Researchers at the Comparative Neuromuscular Diseases Laboratory at the RVC have revealed the …

• FPersian cats at high risk of health problems, study shows

  

  Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest every study of this breed

   17 Sep 2019
• A solution right under our nose? Exploring health implications and public demand for brachycephalic ‘designer’ outcrosses (In Progress)

  

  Do brachycephalic-outcrosses exhibit improved respiratory and ‘innate’ health characteristics compared to their extreme-brachycephalic parent-breed? Do brachycephalic-outcrosses meet the aesthetic-preferences of people who desire extreme- …

• RVC study into congenital intrahepatic shunt classifications to help improve care for dogs

  

  A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital birth defects that occur in various dog breeds - an important step in diagnosis, surgical method and recommended treatments

   29 Jul 2020

  A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital …

• Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as tough as its reputation?

  

  New RVC research shows no evidence that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are any less healthy than other breeds in general

   24 Sep 2020

• New research identifies possible control strategies for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

  

  Potential strategies for the control of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been identified among the virus’ natural host reservoir, dromedary camels.

   31 Aug 2021

  Potential strategies for the control of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) …

• The RVC demonstrates the strength and breadth of research with the 2021 REF results

  

  The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated its breadth and depth of research excellence, celebrating 88% of research being rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*), according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results.

   12 May 2022

  The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated its breadth and depth of research excellence, …

• The RVC’s London BioScience Innovation Centre expands provision to Tribeca development

  

  The London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) – founded in 2000 and owned by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) – will open a new 37,127 sq. ft. (GIA) state-of-the-art innovation centre at The Apex, one of five mixed-use buildings within the ‘ …

   17 Nov 2022

  The London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) – founded in 2000 and owned by the Royal Veterinary …

• The RVC’s Professor Joanne Webster awarded Royal Society medal

  

  Joanne Webster FMedSci, Professor of Parasitic Diseases at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded a Royal Society Medal, The Leeuwenhoek Medal and Lecture, which recognises and celebrates outstanding contributions to science, for her ‘ …

   30 Aug 2023

  Joanne Webster FMedSci, Professor of Parasitic Diseases at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has …