Cats and dogs both like to play fetch − it’s rooted in their hunting instincts
About 80% of dogs and 40% of cats will fetch, a new study finds. Domesticating turned these carnivores’ hunting methods into a game.
Judith Stella, Senior Research Scientist, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University •
conversation
Sept. 4, 2024 • ~8 min
Sept. 4, 2024 • ~8 min
High cholesterol levels at a young age significant risk factor for atherosclerosis
Our risk of developing atherosclerosis – ‘furring’ of the arteries – can begin much earlier in life than was previously thought, highlighting the need to keep
Cambridge University News •
cambridge
Sept. 4, 2024 • ~5 min
Sept. 4, 2024 • ~5 min
Long COVID inflicts deep scars on the lungs, but targeting specific immune cells could reverse damage − new research in mice
Researchers developed a new mouse model that replicates long COVID-19 more accurately than current models. Their findings could lead to new treatments.
Harish Narasimhan, Ph.D. Candidate in Immunology, University of Virginia •
conversation
Sept. 4, 2024 • ~5 min
Sept. 4, 2024 • ~5 min
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