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1 January 1970
Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh
Category: News
To study the brain we need monkeys While most animal research involves the use of rodents, fish and rats, around 0.1% of the research animals in the UK are non-human primates… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/to-study-the-brain-we-need-monkeys/
Treatment for stroke trialled Stroke treatment device tested on macaques and healthy humans enters trials In what could be a significant breakthrough for stroke patients, researchers at Newcastle… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/this-week-in-animal-research-211016/
Sound and electrical stimulation recovers movement New hope for stroke In what could be a significant breakthrough for stroke patients, researchers at Newcastle University have developed a smartphone-sized device with the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/new-hope-for-stroke/
Over 400 primate researchers sign letter to the Guardian newspaper in support of research using primates. This letter, now signed by more than 600 primate researchers and neuroscientists and over 20 institutions, was published on September 13th in the Guardian (and an edited version in… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/guardian-publish-letter-in-support-of-primate-research/
Frog foam, evolution of the anus Frog foam could deliver drug therapy for burn victims Researchers from the University of Strathclyde have discovered that foam made by miniature frogs to protect their… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/this-week-in-animal-research-240316/
British MPs voted in favour of 3 person IVF In a historical vote, British MPs in the House of Commons voted in favour of allowing the creation of babies with DNA from two women and one man – the so called “three-person… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/3-person-ivf-and-the-monkeys-that-made-it-possible/
The MRC breeds macaques, some are used to understand nerve repair. Macaques are non-human primates. They are used in medical research because many of their body systems — such as their immune and nervous systems — are similar to humans,… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/video-of-the-week/videos-of-the-week-mrc-research-with-macaques/
UAR science writer Mia Rozenbaum reviews recent research into ageing and how it might be avoided. UAR science writer Mia Rozenbaum reviews recent research into ageing and how it might be avoided. Over the last month, quite a few studies have been published regarding the issue… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/staff-blog/health-in-old-age/
Two American aid workers in Liberia made the news this week, as they became the first people ever to contract the Ebola virus and be returned to the United States. Two American aid workers in Liberia made the news this week, as they became the first people ever to contract the Ebola virus and be returned to the United States . Kent Brantley… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/staff-blog/a-breakthrough-treatment-ebola/
A report published today, called Review of research using non-human primates, recommends that scientific research on monkeys should continue in the UK, subject to rigorous safeguards. A report published today, called Review of research using non-human primates, recommends that scientific research on monkeys should continue in the UK, subject to rigorous… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/uk-research-using-monkeys-outstanding1/
Researchers are preparing for clinical trials of the first inexpensive oral treatment for Trypanosomiasis, the parasitic disease commonly known as sleeping sickness that is transmitted to humans by the tsetse fly. Researchers are preparing for clinical trials of the first inexpensive oral treatment for Trypanosomiasis, the parasitic disease commonly known as sleeping sickness that is… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/cheap-treatment-for-sleeping-sickness/
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request made nearly three years ago has reached its conclusion, at least for now, with a ruling by the Information Tribunal. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request made nearly three years ago has reached its conclusion, at least for now, with a ruling by the Information Tribunal. The Tribunal judge… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/policy-issues/tribunal-rules-in-favour-of-uk-university-in-foi-case/
Scientists have produced four infant monkeys using a technique which could stop women with genetic diseases passing them on to their children. Scientists have produced four infant monkeys using a technique which could stop women with genetic diseases passing them on to their children. Faulty DNA contained within… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/monkeys-with-two-mums-may-eradicate-mitochondrial-disorders/
Scientists have created a strain of the human AIDS virus which is able to infect and proliferate in monkeys. Scientists have created a strain of the human AIDS virus which is able to infect and proliferate in monkeys. This discovery is a major breakthrough in the search for a vaccine… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/hiv-strain-can-infect-monkeys/
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