Jan - June 2012 | Understanding Animal Research | Understanding Animal Research

Moving animals - are we at a tipping point?

14th March 2012

Scientists and governments are increasingly concerned about the negative impact of animal rights campaigns on the humane transportation of animals for research.

Secret to growing new nerves

7th March 2012

Scientists working with zebrafish have uncovered the signalling pathway that allows the fish to grow new motor neurons, even as adults.

Unlimited egg supply to treat infertility?

7th March 2012

Scientists have for the first time made fertile eggs from adult stem cells.

Sugar could be key to stopping Alzheimer’s

1st March 2012

Researchers have found that a simple sugar molecule could stop the toxic protein tangles that cause Alzheimer’s.

Stem cells win prizes

28th February 2012

Liver cells that mimic inherited liver diseases, produced from human skin cells, may offer the chance to regenerate damaged tissues and organs.

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Co-ordination restored in Huntington’s

22nd February 2012

Scientists have restored the motor functions of mice with symptoms of an incurable neurological disorder, by raising levels of a molecule naturally found in the brain.