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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
Parkinson's disease 'may start in gut' Parkinson's disease 'may start in gut' The big story of the week - scientists in California say they have transformed understanding of Parkinson's disease. Their animal… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/this-week-in-animal-research-021216/
In vitro screening et al 25/01: Human ear grown on the back of a rat Japanese scientists have grown a human ear on the back of a rat in order to help children born with facial abnormalities and… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/this-week-in-animal-research-290116/
Twenty three years ago Doug Melton’s infant son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Doug then dedicated his career to finding a cure for the disease and is now almost at the point… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/diabetes-treated-in-mice-with-cell-transplant/
The notion that, for a very small number of people, it is possible to be obese but healthy has been explored using genetically modified mice. The notion that, for a very small number of people, it is possible to be obese but healthy has been explored using genetically modified mice. The researchers used human subjects… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/this-week-in-animal-research-5th-11th-july/
A drug developed a century ago to treat African sleeping sickness has eliminated the symptoms of autism from adult mice with an experimental form of the disorder. A drug developed a century ago to treat African sleeping sickness has eliminated the symptoms of autism from adult mice with an experimental form of the disorder. Suramin blocks… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/this-week-in-animal-research-14th-19th-june/
For more than 50 years doctors have been using immune-suppressants to prevent organ rejection following transplant operations. For more than 50 years doctors have been using immune-suppressants to prevent organ rejection following transplant operations. But a new technique recently reported could signal a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/a-new-way-to-prevent-transplant-rejection/
Experiments in mice have identified a hormone that could stop and even reverse the onset of diabetes. Experiments in mice have identified a hormone that could stop and even reverse the onset of diabetes. The hormone, which is also found in humans, increases the number of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/newly-identified-naturally-occurring-hormone-could-treat-diabetes/
Scientists have cured diabetes in a large animal for the first time using gene therapy. Scientists have cured diabetes in a large animal for the first time using gene therapy. After a single treatment session, involving a few simple injections, the dogs recovered… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/diabetes-cured-in-dogs-using-gene-therapy/
New experiments in mice are challenging the mainstream-view that the death of beta-cells in the pancreas is the cause of diabetes. New experiments in mice are challenging the mainstream-view that the death of beta-cells in the pancreas is the cause of diabetes. The new findings suggest that the cells, which… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/in-diabetes-beta-cells-dont-die-they-regress/
Mice with Type1 diabetes have effectively been cured using human embryonic stem cells. Mice with Type1 diabetes have effectively been cured using human embryonic stem cells. Scientists successfully transformed the stem cells into pre-pancreatic cells. They were then… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/stem-cell-therapy-for-type-1-diabetes-a-step-closer/
A new treatment can reverse late-stage Type 1 diabetes in mice, research has shown. A new treatment can reverse late-stage Type 1 diabetes in mice, research has shown. The therapy reprograms the immune system and then promotes the growth of healthy… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/type-1-diabetes-reversed-in-mice/
Scientists have found a 'molecular switch' that turns fat cells from energy-storing cells into energy-burning cells. Scientists have found a 'molecular switch' that turns fat cells from energy-storing cells into energy-burning cells. The team made the discovery while investigating how a common… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/fat-cells-reprogrammed-to-burn-energy/
Before January 1922, a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes was in effect a death sentence; many died of starvation. Before January 1922, a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes was in effect a death sentence; many died of starvation. And before 1945 when the NHS was founded in the UK, you could only get… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/one-dog-90-years-millions-saved/
UAR's popular A5 leaflets have been revised and are now available in print. The five titles are... UAR's popular A5 leaflets have been revised and are now available in print. The five titles are: Why Do We Use Animals in Medical Research? Animal Research Benefits Us - and… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/new-leaflets-available-now/
Stem cells taken from a rat's brain using a simple procedure have been made to produce insulin and used to cure diabetes in the same rat. Stem cells taken from a rat's brain using a simple procedure have been made to produce insulin and used to cure diabetes in the same rat. The technique didn't require any genetic… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/diabetes-cured-with-brain-stem-cells/
Our Wedneday Winner today is the NC3Rs for producing a really clear, accessible and comprehensive review of the work it funds. Our Wedneday Winner today is the NC3Rs for producing a really clear, accessible and comprehensive review of the work it funds. Packed with 14 interesting case studies, this is a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/ww-award-for-nc3rs-review/
Scientists have uncovered an intriguing signalling pathway linking cancer and diabetes. Scientists have uncovered an intriguing signalling pathway linking cancer and diabetes. Mice with higher levels of the cancer-causing Lin 28 proteins are protected from diabetes… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/cancer-inducing-protein-protects-against-diabetes/
Rates of diabetes have doubled in the last 30 years and doctors say rising levels of obesity are the main contributing factor. Rates of diabetes have doubled in the last 30 years and doctors say rising levels of obesity are the main contributing factor. Now studies in mice have uncovered why a high fat… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/why-fatty-diet-can-lead-to-type-2-diabetes/
In this film we hear from Chloe, who has diabetes, and Dr Aileen King, who researches into diabetes. In this film we hear from Chloe, who has diabetes, and Dr Aileen King, who researches into diabetes. Diabetes is a common life-long health condition. There are 2.8 million… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/animal-research-and-diabetes/
Scientists have discovered a mechanism linking type-2 diabetes to obesity. Scientists have discovered a mechanism linking type-2 diabetes to obesity. Understanding the mechanism could lead to new treatments for the condition. Type-2 diabetes affects 2.8… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/new-mechanism-links-type-2-diabetes-to-obesity/
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