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May 5, 2025 / Comparative Biosciences News

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? Fats and carbohydrates are essential nutrients that give our body the energy…
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Research Day Highlights Student Presentations

April 23, 2024 / General News

The annual Research Day celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 17. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery and interim dean of research and advanced studies, coordinated the event. Dr. Miranda…
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Owners Play Key Role in Addressing Brachycephalic Cats’ Health Issues

March 29, 2024 / Research News

Dr. Heidi Phillips and Dr. Daniel Shinsako, veterinary surgeons at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, are reaching out to the owners of brachycephalic cats that previously underwent surgery to open their nostrils…
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Spare Flat-faced Pets the Respiratory Distress

March 29, 2024 / Research News

The demand for bulldogs and other flat-faced pets is at an all-time high. According to the American Kennel Club, from 2006-2016, the number of registered bulldogs and French bulldogs in the U.S. increased by 60%…
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Higher Acetaminophen Intake in Pregnancy Linked to Attention Deficits in Young Children

January 25, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

A new study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy – particularly in the second trimester – to modest but noticeable increases in problems with attention and behavior in 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. The study…
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International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

January 08, 2024 / General News

What began in 2003 as the North American PRRS Symposium has grown in size and focus. The 2023 NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, hosted and organized by the University of Illinois College of…
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Study: Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Language Delays in Children

January 05, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy, and studies show that 50% to 65% of women in North America and Europe have taken the analgesic during pregnancy. A…
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New Antifungal Molecule Kills Fungi Without Toxicity in Human Cells, Mice

November 13, 2023 / Research News

A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug’s power against fungal infections while doing away with its toxicity, researchers at the…
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Preliminary Data Support Novel Immunotherapy for Advanced Malignant Melanoma in Dogs

October 24, 2023 / Research News

A clinical study of 11 dogs with advanced malignant melanoma demonstrated the efficacy, safety, and tolerability profile of cANK-101, a canine interleukin-12 anchored immunotherapy. These preliminary data were presented in October at the 2023 Annual…
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Promising Kidney Transplant Solution Taps Expertise of Dr. Jim Lowe

October 23, 2023 / General News

In August, two U.S. surgical teams announced successful experimental kidney transplant from transgenic pigs into brain-dead human recipients. In both instances, the pig kidneys produced urine, carried out other functions of a kidney, and were…
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T-Cells Infiltrate Brain, Cause Respiratory Distress in Condition Affecting the Immunocompromised

August 30, 2023 / Comparative Biosciences News

When an immunocompromised person’s system begins to recover and produce more white blood cells, it’s usually a good thing – unless they develop a potentially deadly inflammatory condition. New research from the University of Illinois…
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Research Spotlight: Bo Wang

Research Day Highlights Student Presentations

Owners Play Key Role in Addressing Brachycephalic Cats’ Health Issues

Spare Flat-faced Pets the Respiratory Distress

Higher Acetaminophen Intake in Pregnancy Linked to Attention Deficits in Young Children

International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Study: Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Language Delays in Children

New Antifungal Molecule Kills Fungi Without Toxicity in Human Cells, Mice

Preliminary Data Support Novel Immunotherapy for Advanced Malignant Melanoma in Dogs

Promising Kidney Transplant Solution Taps Expertise of Dr. Jim Lowe

T-Cells Infiltrate Brain, Cause Respiratory Distress in Condition Affecting the Immunocompromised

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