Studies of patient tissue and experiments using mice have linked a specific enzyme to both infertility and miscarriage.
Researchers have shown that they can treat sickle-cell anaemia in mice by switching on a haemoglobin gene usually only active before birth.
The article by Emma James in the latest Wellcome News looks into why zebra fish have become so important in genetics research.
Stem cells taken from a rat's brain using a simple procedure have been made to produce insulin and used to cure diabetes in the same rat.
Watch the 'Of Mice and Men' videos to see how GM mice are used to study human disease.
A common cancer treatment has been shown to be more effective and less toxic when administered at more frequent, lower doses.
Members of the House of Lords on Tuesday affirmed their support for 'proper and appropriate' use of animals in medical research.
Our Wedneday Winner today is the NC3Rs for producing a really clear, accessible and comprehensive review of the work it funds.
Scientists have uncovered an intriguing signalling pathway linking cancer and diabetes.
Three animal rights extremists who were imprisoned for their role in the 'Save the Newchurch Guinea Pigs' campaign – Jon Ablewhite, John Smith and Kerry Whitburn – have been released from prison.
Scientists have found that the growth of Medulloblastoma brain tumour cells in mice can be significantly slowed using existing anti-viral medicines.
Scientists have successfully guided mouse stem cells to become specialised cells that build a protective coat around neurons.
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