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Brain tumors discovered in both humans and dogs have been found to have similar genetic makeup, a new study from researchers at Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital said this week.
The most common type of brain tumor in humans and dogs—called meningiomas—are extremely similar genetically, researchers report.
Sharing detection markers means that treatment research has potential benefits for both species.
A Halifax-based program is helping seniors stay in shape, while ensuring they reach Health Canada's recommendation 150 minutes of exercise per week for older Canadians.