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1 January 1970

Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh

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Cystic fibrosis gene therapy works

Following drug delivery trials on sheep and mice some patients suffering from cystic fibrosis have received a novel treatment for their condition. A therapy that replaces the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/cystic-fibrosis-gene-therapy-works/

Acidic airways found in cystic fibrosis linked to bacterial infection

The airways of pigs closely resemble those of people meaning the animals develop lung disease in a very similar way to us.
The airways of pigs closely resemble those of people meaning the animals develop lung disease in a very similar way to us. New research shows that the mucus coating the airways of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/acidic-airways-found-in-cystic-fibrosis-linked-to-bacterial-infection/

#ww Can scientists follow Laura’s lead?

Mark Henderson’s Science Matters column in today's Times Eureka gets our #ww Wednesday Winner award for communication about animal research (OK, it’s not Wednesday, but this column is a deserving winner).
Mark Henderson’s Science Matters column in today's Times Eureka gets our #ww Wednesday Winner award for communication about animal research (OK, it’s not Wednesday, but this… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/ww-can-scientists-follow-lauras-lead/

GM pig gets cystic fibrosis

A GM pig that gets cystic fibrosis is helping scientists understand the causes of the disease.
A GM pig that gets cystic fibrosis is helping scientists understand the causes of the disease. The pig strain can also be used to test new therapies for CF While the gene… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gm-pig-gets-cystic-fibrosis/

Now for the good news

UK newspapers these days are full of political sleaze, economic woes and minor celebrities. But there is some good news too.
UK newspapers these days are full of political sleaze, economic woes and minor celebrities. But there is some good news too. Both The Observer and The Sunday Times this weekend… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/now-for-the-good-news/