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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
Rats and mice show increased stress levels when handled by men rather than women, potentially skewing study results. Today, only 28% of researchers are women and only 3% of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/why-we-need-more-women-in-labs-male-researchers-stress-rodents/
Cannibalism ,drunk monkeys, a new plague and more 08/06/15 An antibody that targets the immune system cells that cause type I diabetes has been shown to slow the development of the condition in mice. BL-9020 targets a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/this-week-in-animal-research-120615/
To coincide with World Day for Animals In Laboratories, the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London have both released different films that show the world inside their… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/captured-on-film-animal-research-at-cambridge-and-imperial-college/
A new video shows experiments in cage enrichment. Sink-plugs, metal rings and plastic pipes give the mice shown in this video environmental enrichment. I asked animal technologist Andrew Newman what started him experimenting with… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/mouse-cage-enrichment/
A new compound that reduces brain cell death in mice could mark a new target for treatments against Alzheimer’s disease. A new compound that reduces brain cell death in mice could mark a new target for treatments against Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first time that a compound has completely… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/turning-point-in-alzheimers-treatment/
US researchers have found a way to reverse Down syndrome symptoms in newborn lab mice by injecting an experimental compound that affects brain development. US researchers have found a way to reverse Down syndrome symptoms in newborn lab mice by injecting an experimental compound that affects brain development. The findings of the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/down-syndrome-symptoms-reduced-in-mice-with-single-injection/
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/
Today marks World Blood Donor day, where voluntary blood donors are thanked and awareness raised about the need for blood around the world. Today marks World Blood Donor day, where voluntary blood donors are thanked and awareness raised about the need for blood around the world. Blood transfusions are now a routine… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/world-blood-donor-day/
Gene therapy using a mutant form of a gene known to be involved in many of the most common cancers can destroy tumours in mice without any major side effects. Gene therapy using a mutant form of a gene known to be involved in many of the most common cancers can destroy tumours in mice without any major side effects. The tests in mice… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gene-therapy-targets-cancer-gene/
Tests in mice have shown that a new nanoparticle therapy specifically targets and kills cancerous cells for a common type of blood cancer. Tests in mice have shown that a new nanoparticle therapy specifically targets and kills cancerous cells for a common type of blood cancer. Because the target of the therapy is… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/cancer-cells-starved-with-gold/
A new lightweight material has been developed that allows the body's own stem cells to rebuild broken bones. A new lightweight material has been developed that allows the body's own stem cells to rebuild broken bones. Following successful tests in mice, the researchers hope the new… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/bone-scaffold-helps-new-bones-grow-from-stem-cells/
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/
Experiments using cell cultures and mice have shown how a recently-developed class of chemicals slows the progression of a type of blood cancer, and significantly extends the lifespan of affected mice. Experiments using cell cultures and mice have shown how a recently-developed class of chemicals slows the progression of a type of blood cancer, and significantly extends the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/myeloid-leukaemia-slowed-in-mice/
There is growing evidence that low levels of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase A (MAO A) causes antisocial behaviour and aggression in both humans and mice. There is growing evidence that low levels of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase A (MAO A) causes antisocial behaviour and aggression in both humans and mice. Recent work using… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/scientists-block-pathological-aggression-in-mice/
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/
Scientists have successfully guided mouse stem cells to become specialised cells that build a protective coat around neurons. Scientists have successfully guided mouse stem cells to become specialised cells that build a protective coat around neurons. The breakthrough promises to improve research into… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/mouse-stem-cells-guided-to-become-neuron-protecting-cells/
A study using mice has led scientists one step closer to developing a vaccine against the most common cause of bacterial meningitis, Meningococcus B. A study using mice has led scientists one step closer to developing a vaccine against the most common cause of bacterial meningitis, Meningococcus B. Meningitis is inflammation… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/meningitis-b-vaccine-one-step-closer/
The animal rights group Animal Aid has launched a campaign against medical research charities who fund animal research. The animal rights group Animal Aid has launched a campaign against medical research charities who fund animal research. The campaign has been condemned as irresponsible, illogical… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/antivivisection-extremism/why-do-charities-fund-animal-research/
An apple a day really does keep the doctor away according to a new study in mice. An apple a day really does keep the doctor away according to a new study in mice. A constituent of apple peel called ursolic acid has been found to reduce muscle wasting, also… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/chemical-in-apple-peel-strengthens-muscle/
Human hearts cannot repair themselves after a heart attack damages heart muscle. Human hearts cannot repair themselves after a heart attack damages heart muscle. However zebrafish hearts can, and the human heart itself is capable of significant growth early in… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/heart-repair-initiated-in-mice/
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