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A New Theory for How Mammals Might Survive Hibernation

These findings could one day help treat muscle loss in humans. “For example, malnutrition, which affects 805 million people globally, leads to a progressive decline in muscle mass,” Carey said. The post A New Theory for How Mammals Might Survive Hibernation appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.

Texas A&M Superfund’s Big Data Series Introduces Diverse Audience To Data Science

Recordings of all six sessions are available at tx.ag/BigData2021. The Texas A&M Superfund Research Center’s “Big Data in Environmental Science and Toxicology” virtual learning series was held from July to December and consisted of six, two-hour interactive seminars led by data science experts. The free training series offered 280 unique attendees the opportunity to learn […]

Texas A&M, UW Researchers Explore Canine Aging Project In Nature Article

The Dog Aging Project team outlines how the open-source data it is gathering could be useful for myriad studies. The Dog Aging Project has enrolled more than more than 32,000 dogs as of February 2022. In 2018, the Dog Aging Project set out to become the largest research data-gathering program of its kind, seeking to […]

Dr. Carrie Finno Named a UC Davis Chancellor’s Fellow

Dr. Carrie Finno Named a UC Davis Chancellor’s Fellow Trina Wood February 01, 2022 Dateline Staff Dr. Carrie Finno has been named to the new class of UC Davis Chancellor’s Fellows — faculty members who will carry the chancellor’s imprimatur for five years in recognition of their outstanding work in academia. “These 12 newest fellows represent our university at […]

CVMBS Study Shows Paternal Alcohol Use Increases Frequency Of Fetal Development Issues

Dr. Michael Golding Prenatal visits have traditionally focused almost exclusively on the behavior of mothers, but new research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) continues to suggest that science should be looking more closely at the fathers’ behavior as well. Dr. Michael Golding, an associate professor in the CVMBS’ […]

New UW-Madison Research Shows Hibernating Squirrels Rely on Gut Bacteria to Recycle Nitrogen, Maintain Muscle Mass

A new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison explains how hibernating animals use bacteria in their gut to maintain muscle density over the winter. The findings could lead to solutions for people with muscle-wasting disorders or astronauts headed on prolonged journeys into space. Hannah Carey is a professor emeritus at UW-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine […]

UW Study: Antiviral COVID-19 Pill Works Well Against Omicron Variant

A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows current anti-COVID-19 pills work well against the Omicron variant, but antibody drugs are less effective. The post UW Study: Antiviral COVID-19 Pill Works Well Against Omicron Variant appeared first on School of Veterinary Medicine.