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One Simple Trick Makes Zebrafish a Better Model for Microbiome Research
June 4, 2026 / Pathobiology

A new advance in animal husbandry involving a popular aquarium fish should speed the pace of discovery in laboratory studies of host-microbe interactions, researchers report. The new findings are detailed in the journal mSystems, a…
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A large dog is being prepped to undergo radiation therapy with a TrueBeam linear accelerator

Radiation: One of Four Pillars of Cancer Therapy

July 17, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

With every cancer diagnosis there are challenges of local tumor invasion and of systemic control (metastasis). The classic anti-tumor treatment modalities (pillars) include surgery and radiation for local control and chemotherapy for systemic control, with…
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New Options for Congenital Heart Disease in Small Dogs

July 09, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the most common congenital heart defects in dogs. While minimally invasive transcatheter occlusion is now considered the gold standard for treatment, very small dogs, particularly those weighing under…
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Research Spotlight: Ratnakar Singh

July 09, 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? I study how certain genes and molecular pathways control cancer cells’ sensitivity…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Storage and Handling of Insulins

July 09, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Insulin therapy plays a critical role in the management of diabetes in both dogs and cats. Insulin is available in various formulations, including vials, pens, and cartridges. Different types of insulins are supplied in different…
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Staff Spotlight: Laura Russman, CF

July 08, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Russman is a farrier. Tell us about your background. I’ve spent the past 18 years around horses. I’ve done anything from riding to working as a groom, managing, and training. After finishing with my associate’s…
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Annie Marlowe in her white coat in front of a blue wall inside the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

Becoming a Fourth-year

July 03, 2025 / Student Blogs

On March 23, 2025, I received my white coat. This signifies the completion of the academic portion of my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and transition into clinical rotations, where I will apply everything I have…
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