Understanding Animal Research

Newly identified naturally occurring hormone could treat diabetes

The hormone, which is also found in humans, increases the...

Two thirds of the British public are unaware animal cosmetic testing is illegal in UK

A poll commissioned by UAR shows public believe cosmetics...

Cancer cells starved with gold

Nanoparticle therapy specifically targets and kills cance...

Sniffing out hypertension

Gut bacteria produce propionic acid. This acts on kidneys...

Bone “scaffold” helps new bones grow from stem cells

Biodegradable scaffold supports stem-cell led bone growth

Diabetes cured in dogs using gene therapy

Viral vectors introducing two genes 'cured' diabetes in m...

Secret of RSV vaccine side-effect

RSV vaccination leads to T-cell invasion of the airways

Glowing mice

New technique sheds light on cancer and ageing in mice