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Eight petri dishes on a circular plate each contain small samples of brain tissue, ready for use in the lab.

Novel study method offers insights into fundamental aspects of dementia condition.

Tropical mite O. bacoti observed under a microscope

Veterinary students discover tropical mites in Edinburgh, highlighting the need for ongoing urban pest monitoring.

UN support smallholders VPP training

Collaboration aids development of Veterinary Paraprofessionals to support farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.

Two dogs - a spaniel and an akita breed

Bacteria transplants can help dogs with chronic bowel inflammation, research shows.

spaniel sitting on a rock near some water

Spaniel makes full recovery after tumour is removed through the top of his mouth.

Veterinary students learn radiography.

Third award of Athena Swan silver status commends activity on gender equity.

A red squirrel perches on a tree stump with heather in the foreground

Monitoring and interventions are needed to support wild red squirrels' genetic diversity, say conservation experts.

Oceanic Manta Ray

Understanding diversity in declining manta ray species points to conservation management policies to prevent overfishing.

Two arctic foxes playing in the snow

Genetic diversity is being lost globally but conservation efforts can halt declines, study finds.