Study reveals right whales live 130 years — or more
New research published in Science Advances reveals that right whales can survive for more than 130 years — almost twice as long as previously understood.
Extreme longevity is a trait common to the right whales’ cousins, the bowheads.
Endangered Cat Ba langurs defy poor environmental conditions and show remarkable adaptation
A study by the German Primate Center - Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen and Leipzig Zoo shows the remarkable adaptability of the critically endangered Cat Ba langurs. Despite low genetic diversity, the langurs have retained key genetic traits that help them survive in their isolated environment on Cat Ba Island in Vietnam. One of these remarkable adaptations is the ability to drink salt water (Nature Communications). Photo: Nguyen Van Truong
Study assesses virulence of Cryptococcus strains, laying groundwork for improved treatment
Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from developing in humans and animals. But until that time, finding new and better ways to treat already existent disease and its symptoms is a high priority.
The laboratory of Kirsten Nielsen in the Center for One Health Research has taken a step toward improved treatment of Cryptococcus, completing a six-year study to examine the virulence of 38 clinical isolates from various strains of Cryptococcus. The results are published in Nature Communications.
Capybaras found dead from rabies on island in Brazil warn of need to monitor virus
Three capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) died from rabies on Anchieta Island in the municipality of Ubatuba, São Paulo state, Brazil, between December 2019 and January 2020. One was found dead, and two exhibited hindlimb paralysis before dying. Analysis of their brains conducted at Instituto Pasteur in São Paulo city showed the cause of death to be rabies encephalitis.
An article reporting the findings of the study is published in the journal Veterinary Research Communications. This is the third report of rabies in capybaras in the world, and the second in Brazil.
Sugar solution fights infection in dairy cows just as well as antibiotics
A concentrated sugar solution could be just as effective as antibiotics at treating a common infection in dairy cows, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The results were recently published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
The discovery has the potential to reduce reliance on antibiotics and ultimately help combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in both humans and animals, said Adrian Barragan, associate research professor and extension veterinarian at Penn State and co-lead author on the paper.
Cat Dies After Eating Contaminated Pet Food: The Deadly Bird Flu Risk You Never Knew About!
A tragic incident in Oregon linked a cat’s death to raw frozen pet food contaminated with H5N1 bird flu. Northwest Naturals recalls Feline Turkey Recipe nationwide after a confirmed link between the virus and the pet food. Learn about the risks, recall details, and what pet owners need to know.