Scientists have developed a mini brain-scanner that allows them to study brain function and behaviour simultaneously in rats.
Poor diet during pregnancy could raise the risk of offspring developing diabetes, according to new research in rats.
The severity of a heart attack can be determined using tiny implanted sensors, according to new research on mice. Similar sensors could be used to monitor people at high risk of heart attack.
IVF has helped millions of couples achieve pregnancy, and not only in humans: it was with IVF that scientists recently produced these amazingly cute kittens.
Newborn mice can regenerate their own heart tissue following heart damage.
Artificial blood vessels for use in heart bypass surgery have been successfully tested in baboons and dogs.
Research on bears has extended our understanding of large mammal hibernation.
The medical science group within the European Science Forum (ESF-EMRC) has produced a position paper on the new Directive on the Protection of Animals used for Scientific Procedures.
Artificial ‘scaffolding' has been used to bridge spinal cord injuries in rats.
Type 1 diabetes has been treated in GM mice using antibodies.
Zebrafish are renowned in the science community for their ability to repair damage to heart muscle.
We've produced a new leaflet and accompanying video that is being distributed to GP waiting rooms throughout the UK for the next six months.
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