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Fish use sharks as shields to ambush prey, study reveals

27 March, 20252025 Research animal research

Scientists have revealed for the first time that some fish sneak up on their prey by hiding behind…

Lack of diversity threatens red squirrels’ future

13 February, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research animal research

Scotland’s red squirrels have among the lowest genetic diversity of any species, leaving them…

Whale song has structure similar to human language

07 February, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research animal research

The sounds produced by humpback whales share similarities with the structure of human language, a…

European oyster reefs have collapsed, study says

06 December, 20242024 animal research

Europe’s native oyster habitats have been classified as ‘collapsed’ with restoration initiatives…

Cell ageing can snowball into multi-organ failure

14 November, 20242024 animal research

The ageing and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to…

Gene-edited cells could halt MS progression

09 October, 20242024 animal research

Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to boost the repair of nerve cells damaged in multiple…

Drug trial studies oral cancer therapy for dogs

07 October, 20242024 animal research

A clinical trial is set to test a new treatment for an aggressive form of oral cancer that affects…

New hub to boost lung infection treatments

07 October, 20242024 animal research

A partnership to help tackle the growing challenges of infections and inflammation has been…

Squirrelpox virus spreads north of central Scotland

08 August, 20242024 animal research

Scientists have confirmed the death of a red squirrel from squirrelpox virus in an area previously…

Clearance of deer cull carcasses is loss to ecosystem

26 July, 20242024 animal research

The removal of deer bodies following annual culls in Scotland may be depriving the environment of…