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VP1 sequencing protocol for foot and mouth disease virus molecular epidemiology

Nucleotide sequences of field strains of foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) contribute to our understanding of the distribution and evolution of viral lineages that circulate in different regions of the world. This paper outlines a practical reverse-transcription polymerase…

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Revisiting the taxonomical classification of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2): still a real challenge

Background: PCV2 has emerged as one of the most devastating viral infections of swine farming, causing a relevant economic impact due to direct losses and control strategies expenses. Epidemiological and experimental studies have evidenced that genetic diversity is…

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Differential expression of microRNAs in Marek's disease virus-transformed T-lymphoma cell lines

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are increasingly recognized to play crucial roles in regulation of gene expression in different biological events, including many sporadic forms of cancer. However, despite the involvement of several viruses in inducing cancer, only a limited number of…

Pandemic threat to humans from common bird flu virus H9N2 better understood

Experiments by researchers at The Pirbright Institute have identified the molecular mechanisms that enable H9N2 viruses - the most common type of avian influenza (bird flu) virus - to infect humans, helping improve risk assessments for its potential to cause pandemic…

First industry guidance on safe working with arthropods and GM insects launched

The first industry guidance on working safely with arthropods and genetically modified (GM) insects was officially launched today (21 April, 2017) at The Pirbright Institute. `Safe working with arthropods: Containment and control for work with uninfected, infected and…

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BBSRC investment a “vote of confidence” in Pirbright’s globally important bioscience

Leading scientists at The Pirbright Institute have welcomed the confirmation of funding for its key scientific research programmes for the next five years from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), which was officially announced today. Pirbright…

Technique used to generate new goat genome assembly sets the standard for future projects.

An international scientific collaboration, including expert geneticists from The Pirbright Institute, has generated a new goat genome assembly which is the most complete produced for any mammal to date. By using a combination of techniques in parallel, the approach could…

Dr. Bryan Charleston appointed as Director of The Pirbright Institute

Dr. Bryan Charleston, has been appointed as Institute Director for The Pirbright Institute, a world-leading centre for the prevention and control of viral diseases of livestock, which receives strategic investment from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research…

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New effective vaccine breakthrough in bovine respiratory disease has potential to protect humans

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for an effective vaccine for bovine respiratory syncytial virus (bRSV), which could also be effective against the human form of the disease that can be dangerous for infants and the elderly. Working as part of a collaboration…