Aug 29, 2015 | animal research, animals helping animals, animals helping humans, Conditions
Scientists have discovered a new virus in seals similar to human hepatitis A virus (HAV) off of the coast of New England. Three dead harbor seals, that died of other causes were discovered to carry the virus. Several other seal carcasses have since tested positive for the virus known as phopivirus. While the seals show […]
Dec 30, 2014 | Conditions, Medical Research
Viagra?? Yes, that little blue pill might be the silver bullet in treating viruses and brain cancer! New research suggests that some viruses previously considered ‘untreatable’ could actually be treatable, thanks to Viagra. By targeting a specific protein called GRP78, researchers were able to use Viagra, combined with another drug called AR-12, to prevent viral […]
