SUMMARY: Researchers will use the latest molecular biology techniques to look for melanoma biomarkers in blood and examine tumor tissue for new potential treatment targets.
SUMMARY: Researchers will use the CRISPR-Cas9 system to edit viral DNA out of cells to determine if this methodology could provide a new treatment/cure for equine infectious anemia. THE PROBLEM...
Updated February 13, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting wildlife research pre-proposals, with mammal-focused funding for Established Investigator, First Award, and Pilot Study grants, and open-topic Fellowship Training awards for any wildlife species.
January 13, 2026 – Dolphins are facing rising threats from pollution, disease and chronic stress, and new science is revealing what these pressures are doing to their health and how we can stop the damage.
SUMMARY: Researchers will study the emergence of Leptospira infections in the endangered southern sea otter as a step to saving this cherished species.
January 29, 2026 – A newly funded fellowship training study led by Dr. Kristen Schott aims to combat leptospirosis, an emerging disease threatening endangered southern sea otters.
January 30, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation is funding five new equine health studies focused on improving diagnosis, treatment and prevention of major horse diseases.
February 17, 2026 – Antibiotic resistance is making infections harder to treat in animals, and this article explains how it happens, why it matters to people, and how science is working to protect animal health.