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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
Scientists working with zebrafish have uncovered the signalling pathway that allows the fish to grow new motor neurons, even as adults. Scientists working with zebrafish have uncovered the signalling pathway that allows the fish to grow new motor neurons, even as adults. The work could one day help doctors treat… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/secret-to-growing-new-nerves/
Subtitled In defence of animal experiments, the Independent published a four-page article in Saturday's Magazine about how animal research is 'transforming human lives'. Subtitled In defence of animal experiments, the Independent published a four-page article in Saturday's Magazine about how animal research is 'transforming human lives'.… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/of-mice-and-medicine/
Injuries that damage the spinal cord at the top of the neck can damage the nerve connections between the respiratory centre in the brain and the diaphragm muscles that we need to breathe normally. Injuries that damage the spinal cord at the top of the neck can damage the nerve connections between the respiratory centre in the brain and the diaphragm muscles that we need to… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/spine-repair-allows-rats-to-breathe-again/
Artificial ‘scaffolding' has been used to bridge spinal cord injuries in rats. Artificial ‘scaffolding' has been used to bridge spinal cord injuries in rats. Rats treated with the technique recovered movement in their hind legs. It is hoped the technique… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/spinal-cord-damage-bridged-in-rats/
The cancer medicine Taxol has been used to treat spinal injury in rats. The cancer medicine Taxol has been used to treat spinal injury in rats. Taxol was found to stimulate nerve growth and reduce scarring after spinal injury. Spinal injuries can… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/cancer-medicine-could-treat-spinal-injury/
Nerve cells made from a person's own skin suggest a novel way to treat spinal injury. Nerve cells made from a person's own skin suggest a novel way to treat spinal injury. Spinal cord damage in rats and dogs has previously been treated using a specific type of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/changing-nerve-cells-could-treat-spinal-injury/
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/
Researchers have made a step forward in treating nerve cells damaged in spinal cord injuries, using guinea pig tissues. Researchers have made a step forward in treating nerve cells damaged in spinal cord injuries, using guinea pig tissues. Nerve cells are covered in a thick insulating layer… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/new-ms-treatment-for-spinal-cord-injury/
A blue dye – similar to that used in M&Ms and liquorice allsorts – can help protect rats' crushed spinal cords from further damage. A blue dye – similar to that used in M&Ms and liquorice allsorts – can help protect rats' crushed spinal cords from further damage. Spinal cord injuries often become worse a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/food-dye-aids-spinal-crush-injury/
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