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Transcriptome analysis of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus exposed to cefotaxime (2018)
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Brochmann, P. R., Hesketh, A., Jana, B., Brodersen, G. H., & Guardabassi, L. (2018). Transcriptome analysis of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus exposed to cefotaxime. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-34191-3

Previous studies on bacterial response to antibiotics mainly focused on susceptible strains. Here we characterized the transcriptional responses of distinct cephalosporin-resistant bacteria of public health relevance to cefotaxime (CTX), a cephalospo... Read More about Transcriptome analysis of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus exposed to cefotaxime.

Evolution of hindlimb muscle anatomy across the tetrapod water-to-land transition, including comparisons with forelimb anatomy (2018)
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Molnar, J. L., Diogo, R., Hutchinson, J. R., & Pierce, S. E. (2018). Evolution of hindlimb muscle anatomy across the tetrapod water-to-land transition, including comparisons with forelimb anatomy. https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.23997

Tetrapod limbs are a key innovation implicated in the evolutionary success of the clade. Although musculoskeletal evolution of the pectoral appendage across the fins‐to‐limbs transition is fairly well documented, that of the pelvic appendage is much... Read More about Evolution of hindlimb muscle anatomy across the tetrapod water-to-land transition, including comparisons with forelimb anatomy.

Reporting of suspected dog fighting to the police, RSPCA and equivalents by veterinary professionals in the UK (2018)
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Milroy, K., Whiting, M., & Abeyesinghe, S. M. (2018). Reporting of suspected dog fighting to the police, RSPCA and equivalents by veterinary professionals in the UK. Veterinary Record, 183(567), https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104753

Dog fighting became unlawful in the UK in 1835, yet it continues today (as reported by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and Crown Prosecution Service), although with an unknown prevalence. We used an online questionn... Read More about Reporting of suspected dog fighting to the police, RSPCA and equivalents by veterinary professionals in the UK.

Remarkable muscles, remarkable locomotion in desert-dwelling wildebeest (2018)
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Curtin, N. A., Bartlam-Brooks, H. L. A., Hubel, T. Y., Lowe, J. C., Gardner-Medwin, A. R., Bennitt, M., …Wilson, A. M. (2018). Remarkable muscles, remarkable locomotion in desert-dwelling wildebeest. Nature, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0602-4

Large mammals that live in arid and/or desert environments can cope with seasonal and local variations in rainfall, food and climate1 by moving long distances, often without reliable water or food en route. The capacity of an animal for this long-dis... Read More about Remarkable muscles, remarkable locomotion in desert-dwelling wildebeest.

ACVIM consensus statement: Guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats (2018)
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Acierno, M. J., Brown, S., Coleman, A. E., Jepson, R. E., Papich, M., Stepien, R. L., & Syme, H. M. (2018). ACVIM consensus statement: Guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15331

An update to the 2007 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) consensus statement on the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats was presented at the 2017 ACVIM Forum in National Harbor, M... Read More about ACVIM consensus statement: Guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats.

Building a Bird: Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation of Wing-Assisted Incline Running during Avian Ontogeny (2018)
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Heers, A. M., Rankin, J. W., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2018). Building a Bird: Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation of Wing-Assisted Incline Running during Avian Ontogeny. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 6(140), https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2018.00140

Flapping flight is the most power-demanding mode of locomotion, associated with a suite of anatomical specializations in extant adult birds. In contrast, many developing birds use their forelimbs to negotiate environments long before acquiring “fligh... Read More about Building a Bird: Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation of Wing-Assisted Incline Running during Avian Ontogeny.

"Of Mice and Measures": A Project to Improve How We Advance Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapies to the Clinic (2018)
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Gordish-Dressman, H., Willmann, R., Dalle Pazze, L., Kreibich, A., van Putten, M., Heydemann, A., …Aartsma-Rus, A. (2018). "Of Mice and Measures": A Project to Improve How We Advance Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapies to the Clinic. Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases, 5(4), 407-414. https://doi.org/10.3233/JND-180324

A new line of dystrophic mdx mice on the DBA/2J (D2) background has emerged as a candidate to study the efficacy of therapeutic approaches for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). These mice harbor genetic polymorphisms that appear to increase the seve... Read More about "Of Mice and Measures": A Project to Improve How We Advance Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapies to the Clinic.

Integrating morphology and in vivo skeletal mobility with digital models to infer function in brittle star arms (2018)
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Clark, E. G., Hutchinson, J. R., Darroch, S. A. F., Mongiardino Koch, N., Bady, T. R., Smith, S. A., & Briggs, D. E. G. (2018). Integrating morphology and in vivo skeletal mobility with digital models to infer function in brittle star arms. Journal of Anatomy, 233(6), 696-714. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12887

Brittle stars (Phylum Echinodermata, Class Ophiuroidea) have evolved rapid locomotion employing muscle and skeletal elements within their (usually) five arms to apply forces in a manner analogous to that of vertebrates. Inferring the inner workings o... Read More about Integrating morphology and in vivo skeletal mobility with digital models to infer function in brittle star arms.

Chromosome Level Genome Assembly and Comparative Genomics between Three Falcon Species Reveals an Unusual Pattern of Genome Organisation (2018)
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Joseph, S., O'Connor, R. E., Al Mutery, A., Watson, M., Larkin, D. M., & Griffin, D. (2018). Chromosome Level Genome Assembly and Comparative Genomics between Three Falcon Species Reveals an Unusual Pattern of Genome Organisation. Diversity, 10(4), 113. https://doi.org/10.3390/d10040113

Whole genome assemblies are crucial for understanding a wide range of aspects of falcon biology, including morphology, ecology, and physiology, and are thus essential for their care and conservation. A key aspect of the genome of any species is its k... Read More about Chromosome Level Genome Assembly and Comparative Genomics between Three Falcon Species Reveals an Unusual Pattern of Genome Organisation.

Use of chicken eggshell to improve dietary calcium intake in rural sub-Saharan Africa (2018)
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Bartter, J., Diffey, H., Yeung, Y. H., O'Leary, F., Haesler, B., Maulaga, W., & Alders, R. (2018). Use of chicken eggshell to improve dietary calcium intake in rural sub-Saharan Africa. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12649

Undernutrition resulting from inadequate access to high‐quality, nutritious food is a widespread issue in sub‐Saharan Africa impacting the health and survival of mothers and their children. Inadequate dietary intake leads to a deficiency in nutrients... Read More about Use of chicken eggshell to improve dietary calcium intake in rural sub-Saharan Africa.

Mindset and its relationship to anxiety in clinical veterinary students (2018)
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Bostock, R., Kinnison, T., & May, S. A. (2018). Mindset and its relationship to anxiety in clinical veterinary students. Veterinary Record, 183(20), https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104621

This study investigated anxiety, one aspect of mental wellbeing, in fourth year veterinary students before the final clinical section of their course (intramural rotations (IMR)). It explored the relationship between reported anxiety and ‘mindset’: a... Read More about Mindset and its relationship to anxiety in clinical veterinary students.

Genetic diversity and population structure of Angiostrongylus vasorum parasites within and between local urban foxes (Vulpes Vulpes) (2018)
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Blanch-Lazaro, B., Mitton, Z., Tudor, C., Hindle, J., Martineau, H., Fox, M. T., & Blake, D. P. (2018). Genetic diversity and population structure of Angiostrongylus vasorum parasites within and between local urban foxes (Vulpes Vulpes). Veterinary Parasitology, 262, 42-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2018.09.008

Angiostrongylus vasorum is a nematode parasite of the pulmonary arteries and heart that infects domestic and wild canids. Dogs (Canis familiaris) and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are the most commonly affected definitive hosts. Recent studies suggest th... Read More about Genetic diversity and population structure of Angiostrongylus vasorum parasites within and between local urban foxes (Vulpes Vulpes).

The role of local adaptation in sustainable production of village chickens (2018)
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Bettridge, J. M., Psifidi, A., Terfa, Z. G., Desta, T. T., Lozano-Jaramillo, M., Dessie, T., …Christley, R. M. (2018). The role of local adaptation in sustainable production of village chickens. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-018-0150-9

Village chickens are ubiquitous in smallholder farming systems, contributing to household, local and national economies under diverse environmental, economic and cultural settings. However, they are raised in challenging environments where productivi... Read More about The role of local adaptation in sustainable production of village chickens.

Survival after diagnosis of hypertension in cats attending primary care practice in the UK (2018)
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Chang, Y. M., Brodbelt, D. C., Elliott, J., & Conroy, M. C. (2018). Survival after diagnosis of hypertension in cats attending primary care practice in the UK. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 32(6), 1846-1855. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15307

Background: Hypertension is common in older cats. There is limited evidence for predictors of survival after diagnosis. Hypothesis/Objectives: Investigate blood pressure assessment (BPA) and hypertension diagnosis in cats attending UK primary care... Read More about Survival after diagnosis of hypertension in cats attending primary care practice in the UK.