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Dolphin Cognitive Abilities Raise Ethical Questions, Says Emory Neuroscientist

Emory University neuroscientist Lori Marino will speak on the anatomical basis of dolphin intelligence at the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference (AAAS) in San Diego, on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 3:30 p.m. "Many modern dolphin brains are significantly larger than our own and second in mass to the human brain when corrected for body size," Marino says...
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Draft Animal Health Bill A Mixed Bag, UK

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed aspects of the draft Animal Health Bill as 'a real success for the veterinary profession's lobby', but is disappointed that the Government is still committed to separating animal health policy and animal welfare policy...
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10 Technologies That Made News In 2009 And Warrant Watching In 2010

A first-of-its kind inhalable measles vaccine for developing countries, where the disease remains a scourge. A "nanogenerator" that could recharge iPods and other electronic devices with a shake. And for Fido and Fluffy, a long-awaited once-a-month pill for both ticks and fleas. It's list season, the time to prepare inventories of what stood out in 2009 and holds promise for the year ahead.
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American Veterinary Medical Association Issues Statement About Importance Of Upcoming International Animal Welfare Symposium

In preparation for the first-of-its-kind Joint International Educational Symposium on Animal Welfare, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has issued a videotaped statement by Dr.
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Researchers Discover Immune Cells That Prevent Asthma In Mice

Researchers in Belgium have discovered that a type of immune cell previously not well understood helped mice from developing an allergic reaction to certain airborne particles that can trigger asthma: they suggest these cells, called lung interstitial macrophages (IMs), may have the same effect in humans.
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