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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
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/
Scientists have developed a new technique for delivering stem cells to diseased lungs for the treatment of emphysema. Scientists have developed a new technique for delivering stem cells to diseased lungs for the treatment of emphysema. The cells were transplanted into the lungs down the windpipe… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/stem-cells-repair-lungs-in-sheep/
Scientists have identified a genetic change that makes lung tumours more likely to spread to other parts of the body. Scientists have identified a genetic change that makes lung tumours more likely to spread to other parts of the body. The genetic change discovered in mice has also been found in… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gene-linked-to-lung-cancer-spread/
A functional artificial lung on a chip, which mimics the behavour of mouse lungs, has been created. A functional artificial lung on a chip, which mimics the behavour of mouse lungs, has been created. The artificial lung mimics the boundary between the lung’s air sacs – where… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/artificial-lung-an-alternative-test-bed/
The cause of cystic fibrosis (CF) is becoming clearer after scientists used pigs as models instead of mice. The cause of cystic fibrosis (CF) is becoming clearer after scientists used pigs as models instead of mice. For years scientists have been grappling with the question of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/pigs-are-a-new-ideal-model-for-cystic-fibrosis/
‘Switching off' certain enzymes helps reduce tumours in mice, research has shown. ‘Switching off' certain enzymes helps reduce tumours in mice, research has shown. Tumour growth is stimulated by the proteins Ras and Rho. For these proteins to function they… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/enzymes-are-target-for-lung-cancer-treatment/
Delivering genes to specific cells which cause the lung disease emphysema could be key to alleviating breathing difficulties, research on mice suggests. Delivering genes to specific cells which cause the lung disease emphysema could be key to alleviating breathing difficulties, research on mice suggests. A genetically inherited… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gene-therapy-eases-breathing-problems/
The inability to form a blood clot in a foetal blood vessel has been linked to heart failure in newborns, a study using mice has discovered. The inability to form a blood clot in a foetal blood vessel has been linked to heart failure in newborns, a study using mice has discovered. Every foetus has a short blood… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/missing-link-found-in-foetal-heart-failure/
Researchers have discovered a new medicine which is able to stop lung tumours from growing in mice, even eliminating them altogether in half of all cases. Researchers have discovered a new medicine which is able to stop lung tumours from growing in mice, even eliminating them altogether in half of all cases. The cancers being… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/lung-tumour-treatment-shows-promise/
After more than 50 experiments in mice, scientists have mapped out how a set of white blood cells (lymphocytes) set the pace of recovery after serious lung injury. After more than 50 experiments in mice, scientists have mapped out how a set of white blood cells (lymphocytes) set the pace of recovery after serious lung injury. In acute lung… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/white-blood-cells-set-the-pace-of-wound-repair/
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