Prof Brambell’s FcRn – The Story So Far

Francis William Rogers Brambell was an Irish scientist who rose to prominence in the middle of the last century.  He is remembered for 2 major accomplishments.  First and foremost, his discovery that passive immunity is transferred from mother to baby.  Based on research in various animal species on the transfer Continue reading Prof Brambell’s FcRn – The Story So Far

ANTIBIOTIC USE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE

A ton is a tonne, by any other name.  A tonne, also called a metric tonne, is the equivalent of 1,000 kg.  There are also imperial tonnes and long tonnes which have a slightly different conversion factor:  1 tonne of either is equivalent to 1.01604691 metric tonnes. The amount of Continue reading ANTIBIOTIC USE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE

LISTERIA: Food Recalls, Outbreaks, and Resistance

You may be aware of recent food product recalls associated with food poisoning due to listeria contamination: ready-to-eat products, deli meats, sandwiches, protein snacks, chicken, turkey, cheese and dairy products.  The list is long as Listeria is ubiquitous in the environment.  One can find it in meat and milk/cheese products Continue reading LISTERIA: Food Recalls, Outbreaks, and Resistance