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Can cats help us understand brain ageing in humans?

Georgios Petrellis

2 days ago1 min read

Can cats help us understand brain ageing in humans?

A study by US researchers suggests that the similarities in how the brains of pet cats and humans age could help us understand more...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria risk for pet owners

Nuno Gonçalves

Apr 191 min read

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria risk for pet owners

Research from Portugal has revealed that cats and dogs can transmit antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their owners.

Gege Li

Dec 20, 20231 min read

EARA News Digest top stories of 2023

Here is a selection of the most-read research stories in the EARA News Digest this year: In January, EARA member the University of...

Bladder cancer insights from cats & dogs

Gege Li

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Bladder cancer insights from cats & dogs

Studies on pet cats and dogs, with natural bladder cancer, have revealed important gene mutations, shared with humans which may lead to...

Gege Li

Jul 3, 20231 min read

Dogs & cats for Alzheimer’s studies

Pet dogs and cats may be better models for Alzheimer’s research than the animals currently used, according to a new article. Researchers...

Gege Li

Apr 14, 20231 min read

Alternative study for parasite

Researchers in France have studied the key early stages of a common parasite infection in cats, without needing to use cats in their...

Gege Li

Jan 16, 20231 min read

Studying the spinal cord using cats

The ability of cats to always land on their feet may give important insights into how to treat spinal cord injury and problems with...

Tributes to Prof. Sir Colin Blakemore 1944 - 2022

Bob Tolliday

Jul 11, 20221 min read

Tributes to Prof. Sir Colin Blakemore 1944 - 2022

EARA was saddened to hear of the recent death of the eminent UK neuroscientist, Sir Colin Blakemore. Sir Colin was a passionate supporter...

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