July - Dec 2011
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Breakthrough against deadly Ebola virus
30th August 2011
Scientists have uncovered the Achilles heel of the deadly Ebola virus; the breakthrough could lead to the first treatment for the tropical disease within a decade.
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Obese mice fed artifical enzyme live longer
26th August 2011
A new artificial enzyme(SRT1720) has been found to increase the lifespan of obese mice.
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Gene therapy treats Duchenne muscular dystrophy
24th August 2011
Modified stem cells have been used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in mice by replacing the faulty gene that causes the disease with a normal version of the gene.
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Ear cells could be used in facial reconstruction
22nd August 2011
Tissue grown from stem cells taken from patients' ears could be used in facial reconstructions, tests in mice have shown.
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Why fatty diet can lead to type 2 diabetes
18th August 2011
Rates of diabetes have doubled in the last 30 years and doctors say rising levels of obesity are the main contributing factor.
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#ww Buffering brains against stress
18th August 2011
The hippocampus creates new neurones throughout our lives - so what happens if you bring "the hippocampus's production line to a screeching halt?"
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Artificial protein could be 'universal' anti-viral
15th August 2011
Antibiotics such as penicillin can be used to treat all sorts of bacterial infections, but doctors have few options when it comes to viral infections.
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Mouse births from stem cell sperm
15th August 2011
In the UK around 1 in 10 men are infertile, often because of low sperm counts.
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Some facts about Parkinson's and Alzheimer's research
15th August 2011
The animal rights group Animal Aid launched an ill-informed, illogical and ill-conceived campaign against medical research charities a few weeks ago.
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Allergy testing with human cells
10th August 2011
Allergic reactions to everyday chemicals are common causing eczema in millions of people, and tests on animals have been important in testing new chemicals for skin sensitisation.
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