“Many cancer cells display abnormal nuclei that differ in their size, shape and mechanical properties,” said the study’s first author David M. Graham, PhD, a postdoctoral research associate in the UNC School of Medicine Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. “Consequently, although our research is at a fundamental level of cell biology, we believe it should contribute to our overall understanding of these disease situations.”Cells lacking nuclei struggle to move in 3-D environments

By Mike Clark Dog Time When looking for the best dog food for your dog, there are many factors to consider. Dog diets are formulated for size, age, breed, energy level, medical needs, and more. It’s hard to know which dog food is the best. Should you buy your dog food from a store or make it yourself? Should it be wet or dry?...

If you have the latest (2018) Puppy Up Foundation Calendar you already know that today, Sunday the 21st, is Squirrel Appreciation Day. It falls on January 21st every year, and it’s something all dogs look forward to. Well, to be honest, every day is squirrel appreciation day to dogs. But what does your dog really know about squirrels, other than they’re fun to chase,...

From The Daily Illini The Independent Student Newspaper at the University of Illinois By Olivia Welshans, Staff Writer January 16, 2018 A drug that targets cancer cells’ ability to self destruct was recently cleared to be used in clinical trials for brain cancer patients. Patients with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive cancer of the brain, will be using this drug, PAC-1, with temozolomide, a traditional...

“It’s just the most amazing thing to love a dog, isn’t it? It makes our relationships with people seem as boring as a bowl of oatmeal.” – John Grogan, Marley and me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog. In This Issue In This Issue: Thank You and High Five!; Welcome Dr. Lane to VCA River in Chattanooga; Countdown to PuppyUp Spring, TX–...

We all want our dogs to be comfortable, whether they’re puppies, ageing, or sick. This article by the Whole Dog Journal gives a great rundown of what they have found to be some of the best orthopedic beds for our best friends. We hope you find it informative. You can find the whole article here. Whole Dog Journal (you can subscribe here) takes no...

From American Veterinarian By Mark Cantrell In the thousands of years they’ve been domesticated, dogs have helped humans in many ways, from herding sheep and cattle to performing search and rescue duties after disasters. Now dogs have begun aiding us in what might be the most important way yet: finding new ways to fight cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) defines comparative oncology as “the...

Support the Puppy Up Foundation simply by walking your dog! It’s easy and almost more fun than a room full of puppies! Use the app each time you grab for the leash. It’s healthy for you, your dog, and us. How does it work? After you download the app onto your smartphone, take the phone with you when you walk your dog(s). Simply press...

By Dog Time As more people understand the importance of nutrition to their own health, they’re starting to consider what’s in their dog’s food as well. Food manufacturers are only too happy to oblige, and the latest products are likely to be labeled raw, human grade, natural or organic, and include ingredients said to promote health, such as blueberries and salmon oil. The best...