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1 January 1970

Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh

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Jamie’s Dream School – animal madness?

In his science lessons for Jamie’s Dream School on Channel 4, Lord Winston showed the dramatic (in more ways than one!) impact that using animals can have in science lessons.
In his science lessons for Jamie’s Dream School on Channel 4, Lord Winston showed the dramatic (in more ways than one!) impact that using animals can have in science lessons. His… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/schools-education/jamies-dream-school-animal-madness/

Glowing nerve cells

Scientists have developed a way to make nerves glow in mice.
Scientists have developed a way to make nerves glow in mice. The technique could help avoid accidental damage to nerves in surgery. Researchers injected fragments of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/glowing-nerve-cells/

First trials for stem cell transplant into human spine

Stem cells have been injected into the human spine in a pioneering trial to test the safety of the technique, with the hope of treating a debilitating neurodegenerative condition.
Stem cells have been injected into the human spine in a pioneering trial to test the safety of the technique, with the hope of treating a debilitating neurodegenerative condition.… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/first-trials-for-stem-cell-transplant-into-human-spine/

Will we hear the sound of music again?

Julie Andrews, the star of musicals Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music has announced she will return to the London stage next year after more than 30 years.
Julie Andrews, the star of musicals Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music has announced she will return to the London stage next year after more than 30 years. The news is… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/will-we-hear-the-sound-of-music-again/

New way to reduce anaphylactic shock

Using mice, scientists have pinpointed the molecule which is responsible for making allergic reactions more severe.
Using mice, scientists have pinpointed the molecule which is responsible for making allergic reactions more severe. The team studied patients who had experienced anaphylaxis (a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/new-way-to-reduce-anaphylactic-shock/

Long-acting non-toxic local anaesthetic

Researchers have developed a single injection that is capable of producing long-term local anaesthesia in rats.
Researchers have developed a single injection that is capable of producing long-term local anaesthesia in rats. By packaging the anaesthetic in fat-based particles called… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/long-acting-non-toxic-local-anaesthetic/