Dog DNA find could aid quest to help breeds breathe more easily
Scientists have discovered a DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds.
Scientists have discovered a DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds.
Plants & Animals
May 16, 2019
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Flat-faced dogs such as French and English bulldogs are extremely popular despite suffering from severe innate diseases. Hungarian researchers have attempted to uncover the explanation for this paradox. In the end, they concluded ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 6, 2023
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A plume of Sahara dust that has blanketed parts of southern and central Europe in recent days caused a short, sharp spike in air pollution across the region, researchers said Tuesday.
Environment
Feb 9, 2021
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For people with severe peanut allergies, eating even miniscule amounts of the legume can trigger anaphylaxis —- a life-threatening condition characterized by dizziness, breathing difficulties and, sometimes, loss of consciousness. ...
Biochemistry
Sep 5, 2018
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As many as a half of all short-nosed dogs such as pugs, French bulldogs and bulldogs experience breathing difficulties related to their facial structure. However, research published today by the University of Cambridge suggests ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 1, 2017
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Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an efficient algorithm that can interpret the wheezing of patients with breathing difficulties to give medical providers information about what's happening in ...
Engineering
Aug 19, 2015
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Air pollution in Beijing reached "hazardous" levels on Monday, the US embassy said, as thick smog blanketed the city for the third day running, forcing the closure of highways and cancellation of flights.
Environment
Oct 31, 2011
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The Royal Society of Chemistry is troubled by news today of the gross waste of a precious element, in a world record attempt to fly across the Atlantic using helium balloons.
Other
Jul 5, 2013
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As Americans observed Independence Day, wildfires continued to burn across the western United States, including wildfires in Colorado and the Fontenelle Fire in Wyoming. Wildfire smoke affected large parts of the country, ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 9, 2012
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Owners of certain popular short-nosed dog breeds, including Pugs, Bulldogs, Pekingese and French Bulldogs, are unknowingly putting their pets welfare at risk and not seeking essential treatment because they ...
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2012
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