‘Diagnose, treat and prevent:’ Scientists develop test and vaccine for common veterinary infection Posted on July 22, 2024 Eight years after the market release of VANGUARD crLyme, a first-of-its-kind vaccine designed to prevent Lyme disease in dogs, the Marconi laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is on the precipice of completing another medical innovation. Project leaders Richard T. Marconi, Ph.D., and Edward Schuler, … Read More from ‘Diagnose, treat and prevent:’ Scientists develop test and vaccine for common veterinary infection
Commitment to the Conservation of Galápagos’ Protected Areas Posted on July 22, 2024 On July 18, a day that marks Ecuador’s National Day of the National System of Protected Areas, Galápagos Conservancy renewed its commitment to the conservation of the unique ecosystems of the Galápagos Archipelago. Since our establishment almost 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to helping protect Galápagos, working closely with Ecuador’s environmental authorities to … Read More from Commitment to the Conservation of Galápagos’ Protected Areas
Energy efficiency may also keep rodents at bay Posted on July 22, 2024 Sealing leaky windows, filling gaps in doors, and installing efficient insulation will not only decrease wasteful energy usage, it also may reduce rodent infestations, a new study recently published in Environmental Research Letters found. The study led by Yale School of the Environment researchers paired retrofitting homes with pest control in urban areas. “I’ve heard horror stories from people with rats in … Read More from Energy efficiency may also keep rodents at bay
