Pioneering work generates feline embryonic stem cells in boon for cats
Researchers have succeeded in generating high-quality feline embryonic stem cells using sperm and eggs from testes and ovaries discarded during sterilization surgery.
Reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could help address climate emergency
Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tons of CO2 annually, according to a new…
Near-complete skull discovery reveals ‘top apex’, leopard-sized ‘fearsome’ carnivore
A rare discovery of a nearly complete skull in the Egyptian desert has led scientists to the ‘dream’ revelation of a new 30-million-year-old species of the ancient apex predatory carnivore,…
Regular access to therapy dogs boosts first-year students’ mental health
College students who spent a little bit of free time each week interacting with therapy dogs on campus during their first semester experienced fewer signs of stress and depression than…
Candidate genes in canine hepatocellular carcinoma for molecular targeted therapy
Unresectable canine hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has limited nonsurgical treatment options. Sorafenib is a targeted therapy for unresectable canine HCC. However, there are limited reports on the expression of target genes.…
Boosting evolution: How humans unintentionally altered the skulls of pigs
Short snouts and a flat profile — within a span of 100 years, humans have significantly changed the shape of the skulls of German domestic pigs. This is likely down…
Tigers in the neighborhood: How India makes room for both tigers and people
In India, tigers haven’t just survived they’re making a comeback. Despite a growing population and increasing pressure on their habitats, the number of wild tigers is rising. The reason? According…