July - Dec 2009

• 

  I'm Not a Chimp

  25th August 2009

  How similar are we really to chimpanzees?

• Leishmania parasites feed immune cells

  22nd August 2009

  Researchers using mice have shown how the Leishmania parasite, transmitted by sand flies, establishes infection.

• 

  'Magnetic' stem cells target damaged blood vessels

  21st August 2009

  Scientists have harnessed the power of magnetism to guide stem cells towards damaged tissue in rats.

• 

  New target for stopping colon cancer

  21st August 2009

  A team of scientists studying mice have found a target that could lead to an effective way to kill colon cancer cells.

• 

  Delaying motor neurone disease

  17th August 2009

  By blocking the production of a faulty protein in mice, researchers have delayed the onset of motor neurone disease, improved mobility, and extended life-span.

• How infection can lead to psychiatric problems

  17th August 2009

  Scientists using mice have discovered how early exposure to a common type of bacterium can lead to psychiatric disorders.

• 

  Nanobees deliver deadly sting

  17th August 2009

  A group of scientists has harnessed the power of bee venom and used it to kill tumour cells in mice.

• 

  Schools drama released on DVD

  14th August 2009

  Every Breath, an award-winning drama-based set of teaching resources from Y Touring Theatre Company is now available on DVD, free to schools.

• 

  Stopping cancer spreading

  14th August 2009

  Working with 'substitute' breast cancer stem cells and mice, scientists have discovered a chemical which can kill the cells that cause tumours to spread and return, even after seemingly successful treatment.

• 

  Glaucoma reversed in rats and humans

  7th August 2009

  Researchers have reversed the symptoms of glaucoma in rats using medicated eye drops.