Everyone Loves Turtles, Especially Students!
November 14, 2014 – Learn more about the work done by veterinary student Kelly Rockwell on turtle health as part of her Foundation-funded summer project.
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Understanding how MYC Expression Influences Canine Osteosarcoma
SUMMARY: Researchers will study MYC expression in canine osteosarcoma to learn if it is linked to survival in dogs and could be leveraged to determine prognosis. THE PROBLEM: Osteosarcoma is...
A Pilot Study to Overcoming Chemoresistance in Canine Osteosarcoma
SUMMARY: Researchers will study chemoresistance in osteosarcoma cell lines to learn more about why this occurs and how it could be overcome. THE PROBLEM: Osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive bone...
Publications Highlight Disease Risk Differences Between Purebred and Mixed-Breed Cats
April 11, 2025 – A Morris Animal Foundation-funded study found purebred cats have higher disease risks than mixed-breeds, and led to new tools to help vets predict health issues earlier.
Morris Animal Foundation Funds Four New Research Grants to Fight Canine Osteosarcoma
April 16, 2025 — Morris Animal Foundation announces funding for four innovative research projects to improve care and treatment for dogs with osteosarcoma, the most common canine bone cancer.
What Dog Brains Can Teach Us About Alzheimer’s: Insights from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
April 23, 2025 – Learn how a special project studying canine cognitive dysfunction in golden retrievers is helping researchers uncover valuable insights into brain aging and improve lifelong health for both dogs and people.
New Publication Reveals Shared Obesity Gene in Dogs and Humans with Help from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
A new Science study identifies the DENND1B gene as a shared factor in canine and human obesity, using data from the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.
Studying Bird Flu in Prairie-Dwelling Raptors
SUMMARY: Researchers will collect data on bird flu in raptors, including infection prevalence, survivability and immunological responses of these birds, to help better understand potential health impacts in the current...
Understanding Bird Flu Prevalence and Exposure Risk to Southern African Vultures
SUMMARY: Researchers will implement a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (bird flu) surveillance program in Africa in collaboration with the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, one of the top vulture health...
Assessing Health and Disease Threats to Ornate Box Turtles
SUMMARY: Researchers are studying health status and disease threats to wild ornate box turtles to help inform conservation efforts. THE PROBLEM: Ornate box turtles living in prairie habitats are a...