2023 animal research news

News from 2023 on animal research at the University.

News listing

Publication date

Rapid infection test in dogs could curb antibiotic resistance

03 August, 20232023

Scientists have developed a new way to rapidly diagnose bacterial infections in dogs, enabling…

Method offers boost to safety profile of live vaccines

06 July, 20232023

Weakening virus by amending genetic code promises route to large-scale production of live vaccines. 

Drug discovery could aid spinal injury recovery

20 June, 20232023

Scientists investigating potential drugs to improve recovery from spinal cord injury have uncovered…

Expert collaboration informs wildcat conservation

08 May, 20232023

Five-year project assesses Scottish wildcat population and proposes measures to safeguard the…

Multi-species study aids understanding of bird flu

07 March, 20232023

Response to infection in birds from chickens to crows points to biological factors linked to…

Cockle shell colour governed by region of DNA

16 February, 20232023

Detailed analysis of shellfish species points to heritable factors linked to shell colour and…

An excess of salty food seasons the body with stress

04 January, 20232023

A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study shows.