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1 January 1970

Posted by: Richard Tidmarsh

Category: News

Dog are more anxious than you would expect. Very receptive to humans, they can mirror their emotions. Is the context of the COVID-19 mass confinement going to cause the animals… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/is-covid-19-isolation-making-your-dog-as-anxious-as-you/

For decades, veterinarians and animal associations have promoted the benefits of neutering to prevent unwanted litters. Every year, hundreds of thousands of unwanted dogs and… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/neutering-and-cancer-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

30/09/15 Stem cell trial aims to cure blindness A big story yesterday on the stem cell trial for treating age-related macular degeneration in humans. Ten patients are… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/this-week-in-animal-research-021015/

REFERENCES 1. https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/food-allergies-in-pets 2. https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/pets-can-become-allergic-to-flea-bites… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/can-your-pet-be-allergic-to-humans/

A common form of blindness has been successfully treated in dogs using gene therapy.
A common form of blindness has been successfully treated in dogs using gene therapy. The technique, which replaces a faulty gene with a functional one, could be used to restore… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gene-therapy-treats-blindness-in-dogs/

An innovative new approach to fighting cancer has reduced tumour size in mice.
An innovative new approach to fighting cancer has reduced tumour size in mice. The treatment is currently undergoing human trials. Researchers designed 'cancer beads' that… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/fighting-cancer-with-cancer/

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/

Canine genetics may be able to explain why both humans and dogs develop ligament injuries.
Canine genetics may be able to explain why both humans and dogs develop ligament injuries. Scientists are appealing to owners of Newfoundland dogs to help better the… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/animal-welfare-alternatives/dogs-knees-hold-sporting-injury-clue/

The new Trailblazing scheme from the Royal Society sheds light on some of the most iconic scientific discoveries of all time, and allows users to access digitised versions of these iconic scientific papers.
The new Trailblazing scheme from the Royal Society sheds light on some of the most iconic scientific discoveries of all time, and allows users to access digitised versions of… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/blood-transfusion-between-animals-one-of-sciences-oldest-iconic-papers-now-online/

Researchers have developed a new approach in the search for treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Researchers have developed a new approach in the search for treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Based on the principle of concealing the genetic errors that cause… https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/research-medical-benefits/gene-patches-treat-muscular-dystrophy/