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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
The discovery of a gene linked to skin cancer in zebrafish could lead to new treatments for the disease. The discovery of a gene linked to skin cancer in zebrafish could lead to new treatments for the disease. The gene, called SETDB1, is thought to work alongside another known cancer… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/new-skin-cancer-gene-new-treatment/
In his science lessons for Jamie’s Dream School on Channel 4, Lord Winston showed the dramatic (in more ways than one!) impact that using animals can have in science lessons. In his science lessons for Jamie’s Dream School on Channel 4, Lord Winston showed the dramatic (in more ways than one!) impact that using animals can have in science lessons. His… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/schools-education/jamies-dream-school-animal-madness/
Certain types of cancer could be triggered by simple wounds, according to new research on mice. Certain types of cancer could be triggered by simple wounds, according to new research on mice. Mice pre-disposed to a common type of skin cancer showed a significant increase in… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/wounds-trigger-tumours/
Blood platelets produced from embryonic stem cells have been used to repair damaged tissues in mice. Blood platelets produced from embryonic stem cells have been used to repair damaged tissues in mice. Platelet transfusions are often given to patients following transplant… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/stem-cells-could-end-blood-platelet-shortage/
Our attention was drawn this week to a relatively new European initiative called AXLR8, a consortium which aims to accelerate progress in developing alternatives to animals for safety testing. Our attention was drawn this week to a relatively new European initiative called AXLR8, a consortium which aims to accelerate progress in developing alternatives to animals for… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/how-much-effort-on-alternatives-the-answer-is-a-lot/
Scientists have created a ‘knockout rat' that can be used to model certain diseases in the same way as mice. Scientists have created a ‘knockout rat' that can be used to model certain diseases in the same way as mice. Researchers made knockout rats by extracting embryonic stem cells… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gm-rats-promise-better-disease-models/
The body's own cells could be used to aid the repair of joints, a pioneering rabbit study has revealed. The body's own cells could be used to aid the repair of joints, a pioneering rabbit study has revealed. Scientists made computer-designed shoulder joint scaffolds out of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/home-grown-joints/
Scientists are a step closer to producing artificial livers after successfully producing a rat liver graft from stem cells. Scientists are a step closer to producing artificial livers after successfully producing a rat liver graft from stem cells. Currently severe liver damage can only be treated by… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/liver-grafts-grown-in-the-lab/
Growing hair cells from stem cells could offer personalised treatments for deafness in the future, scientists studying mice suggest. Growing hair cells from stem cells could offer personalised treatments for deafness in the future, scientists studying mice suggest. Humans have approximately 15,000 hair cells… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/stem-cell-hope-for-deafness/
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/
Skin cells have been transformed directly into functioning brain cells for the first time in a new study using mice. Skin cells have been transformed directly into functioning brain cells for the first time in a new study using mice. Previously scientists believed that adult cells first… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/skin-cells-to-brain-cells-for-better-treatments/
Vision in blind rats has been restored by a UK team in collaboration with international scientists. Vision in blind rats has been restored by a UK team in collaboration with international scientists. A mutation occurring in rats genes can cause a defect in cells crucial to… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/stem-cell-therapy-restores-vision-in-rats/
Sheets of 'substitute skin' from human embryonic stem cells have been grafted onto mice in the laboratory. Sheets of 'substitute skin' from human embryonic stem cells have been grafted onto mice in the laboratory. This is a first and could lead to the development of multiple cell lines… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/artificial-skin-from-stem-cells-for-fast-burn-treatment/
Scientists have grown a thin strip of heart muscle, which is able to beat spontaneously, using stem cells from a mouse embryo. Scientists have grown a thin strip of heart muscle, which is able to beat spontaneously, using stem cells from a mouse embryo. Currently there are many treatments to prevent a… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/beating-heart-muscle-engineered/
Researchers have discovered that a derivative of cholesterol is necessary for forming brain cells. Researchers have discovered that a derivative of cholesterol is necessary for forming brain cells. The researchers studied the development of dopamine-producing (DA) neurons in… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/cholesterol-beneficial-to-brain-cell-development/
In a mouse study, scientists have engineered stem cells to enhance their healing properties. In a mouse study, scientists have engineered stem cells to enhance their healing properties. Stem cells are already known to have the potential to repair most tissues in the body.… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/healing-properties-of-stem-cells-improved/
A new study identifies a stem cell that may cause some types of prostate cancer, at least in mice. A new study identifies a stem cell that may cause some types of prostate cancer, at least in mice. Called CARNs (castrion-resistant Nkx2.1-expressing cells), they are responsible… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/stem-cell-link-to-prostate-cancer/
The 2009 Albert Lasker basic medical research prize has just gone to stem cell pioneers John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka for their work using frogs and mice. The 2009 Albert Lasker basic medical research prize has just gone to stem cell pioneers John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka for their work using frogs and mice. Separated by time and… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/pioneers-of-stem-cell-research-in-animals-win-pre-nobel/
Working with 'substitute' breast cancer stem cells and mice, scientists have discovered a chemical which can kill the cells that cause tumours to spread and return, even after seemingly successful treatment. Working with 'substitute' breast cancer stem cells and mice, scientists have discovered a chemical which can kill the cells that cause tumours to spread and return, even… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/stopping-cancer-spreading/
Scientists have shown for the first time that it is possible to stimulate the heart to heal itself without the use of stem cell technology. Scientists have shown for the first time that it is possible to stimulate the heart to heal itself without the use of stem cell technology. Heart muscle cells are undifferentiated… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/heart-stimulated-to-heal-itself/
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