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1 January 1970

Posted by: Richard Scrase

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Key protein in obesity related diseases

It is well known that obesity can lead to health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and it is thought that this is due to low-grade inflammation.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/key-protein-in-obesity-related-diseases/

Cholesterol beneficial to brain cell development

Researchers have discovered that a derivative of cholesterol is necessary for forming brain cells.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/cholesterol-beneficial-to-brain-cell-development/

A light on Parkinson's

Shining a laser into the brain may ease the symptoms of Parkinson’s, a new study in mice has shown.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/a-light-on-parkinsons/

Down syndrome: two genes crucial

Some of the symptoms relating to Down syndrome have been linked to two genes on chromosome 21, a study on mice has shown.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/down-syndrome-two-genes-crucial/

Ferrets, flu, fish and pharmaceuticals

Grants worth £4 million have just been announced for 13 science projects that aim to minimise the use of laboratory animals and improve their welfare.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/ferrets-flu-fish-and-pharmaceuticals/

Genetically altered animals overtake normal animals in UK research

The UK government announced this morning that the number of animal procedures in 2009 fell by 1% compared with the previous year.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/genetically-altered-animals-overtake-normal-animals-in-uk-research/

Puma may aid tumour growth

A study on mice suggests that cell suicide may encourage tumours to grow instead of destroying them.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/puma-may-aid-tumour-growth/

Gene mutation increases dementia

The dementia associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases is commonly associated with abnormal clumps of a protein (B-synuclein) in the brain.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gene-mutation-increases-dementia/

GM mouse immune to cancer

Cancer tumours somehow escape the body's immune system, even when that immune system is primed by a vaccine designed to specifically target the cancer.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gm-mouse-immune-to-cancer/

Blood pressure medicine could treat Alzheimer’s

A medicine previously used to treat high blood pressure could now be applied to Alzheimer's disease following tests on GM mice.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/blood-pressure-medicine-could-treat-alzheimers/

Compound controls weight and blood sugar

A new compound has been designed that controls weight and blood sugar in mice, raising the prospect of a treatment for sufferers of obesity and diabetes.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/compound-controls-weight-and-blood-sugar/

Ageing reversed in mice

Premature ageing can be reversed in mice, hinting at the possibility of anti-aging treatments for humans.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/ageing-reversed-in-mice/

Enzyme causes chronic pain

An enzyme responsible for making pain last after nerve injury has been discovered in mice.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/enzyme-causes-chronic-pain/

Stem cells combat muscular dystrophy

A new mouse model of muscular dystrophy has found that stem cells play an important role in this genetic disease.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/stem-cells-combat-muscular-dystrophy/

Scientists create singing mouse

Scientists have created a mouse that is said to sing like a bird.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/scientists-create-singing-mouse/

GM rats are the new GM mice

Mice are the archetypal laboratory animal.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gm-rats-are-the-new-gm-mice/

Genetic modification strengthens hearts

Mice have been genetically modified to grow stronger hearts.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/genetic-modification-strengthens-hearts/

Enzyme reduces cancer spread

The spread of cancer to other organs has been reduced in mice by blocking an enzyme.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/enzyme-reduces-cancer-spread/

Exercise reduces ageing in GM mice

Regular endurance exercise reduces the effects of ageing, according to new research on mice.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/exercise-reduces-ageing-in-gm-mice/

Optimising GM mouse research

'The MRC is absolutely committed to basic research and we understand the value of mouse genetics', said Professor Sir John Savill, CEO of the Medical Research Council today, announcing a multi-million pound investment in mouse genetics.
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/optimising-gm-mouse-research/

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