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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
06/07/15 A new AIDS vaccine protects Monkeys against SIV. With a 50% success rate in monkeys with SIV, the vaccine is already being trialled in humans. The researchers hope… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/this-week-in-animal-research-100715/
Researchers studying mice have discovered that brain cells may break their own DNA to form new memories. Researchers studying mice have discovered that brain cells may break their own DNA to form new memories. The study also found that mice with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms have more… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/broken-memories/
By imaging the brains of mice whilst they navigated a virtual maze, scientists have identified unique nerve activity that allows them to predict which way the mouse will turn next. By imaging the brains of mice whilst they navigated a virtual maze, scientists have identified unique nerve activity that allows them to predict which way the mouse will turn… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/we-have-wanted-to-film-in-an-animal-facility-for-some-time/
Intricate experiments using mice have allowed scientists to visualise the formation of new brain circuits that form after birth. Intricate experiments using mice have allowed scientists to visualise the formation of new brain circuits that form after birth. They also found that mice exposed to greater… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/mapping-memories/
Research on mice has shown that uninterrupted sleep is vital for memory consolidation. Research on mice has shown that uninterrupted sleep is vital for memory consolidation. The study marks the first time a new technology called optogenetics has been applied to the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/broken-sleep-disrupts-memory/
Scientists have created neurons from embryonic stem cells. Scientists have created neurons from embryonic stem cells. The neurons can be used to investigate the causes of Alzheimer's disease and to test for potential medicines.… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/brain-cells-created-in-the-lab/
A hormone has been found that boosts the memory of an unpleasant experience in rats. A hormone has been found that boosts the memory of an unpleasant experience in rats. The findings could lead to treatments that enhance memory formation. Understanding how… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/hormone-improves-memory-in-rats/
Confused memories rather than memory loss may be the cause of 'forgetfulness' in dementia patients, according to new research. Confused memories rather than memory loss may be the cause of 'forgetfulness' in dementia patients, according to new research. Memory problems were thought to be the result of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/dementia-confuses-memories/
A medicine previously used to treat high blood pressure could now be applied to Alzheimer's disease following tests on GM mice. A medicine previously used to treat high blood pressure could now be applied to Alzheimer's disease following tests on GM mice. Research found that the medicine diazoxide… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/blood-pressure-medicine-could-treat-alzheimers/
A new compound that may reverse Alzheimer’s in humans has proven successful in rats and mice. A new compound that may reverse Alzheimer’s in humans has proven successful in rats and mice. The compound, P7C3, had the most positive effect out of a thousand substances that… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/a-pill-that-could-reverse-alzheimers/
Running a few days a week can stimulate the brain to grow new cells, research on mice has revealed. Running a few days a week can stimulate the brain to grow new cells, research on mice has revealed. A team of scientists studied the effects of exercise on two groups of mice,… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/exercise-boosts-brain-power/
Eating pork that contains a micronutrient could help a growing brain develop, according to a recent study on mice. Eating pork that contains a micronutrient could help a growing brain develop, according to a recent study on mice. Previous research has shown that the diet of a pregnant… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/pork-products-aid-foetal-mouse-brain-development/
A team of scientists studying mice has pinpointed a gene involved in memory impairment, such as that seen in Alzheimer’s disease. A team of scientists studying mice has pinpointed a gene involved in memory impairment, such as that seen in Alzheimer’s disease. The HDAC (histone deacetylase) family has long… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/treatment-reverses-alzheimers-in-mice/
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