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The role of a protein in immunity & TB

Scientists in Ireland, using rats, have shed light on the effect a protein has on the immune system to impair its response to...

Gege Li

Jul 24, 20231 min read

Curing horses with arthritis

Swedish researchers have successfully cured arthritic horses of their lameness, providing insights into potential human treatments....

Gege Li

Jul 17, 20231 min read

The link between blood cancer and ageing

Using mice, scientists have uncovered how accelerated ageing in blood cells can lead to an increased risk of blood cancer. Ageing is a...

Gege Li

Jul 17, 20231 min read

Improving brain function in ageing monkeys

Injecting old monkeys with a natural protein can boost their brain function, potentially leading to new treatments for neurodegenerative...

Gege Li

Jul 17, 20231 min read

Why monkeys are used in research – video

Two new pieces of public information on the importance of using monkeys and other animals in neuroscience research have been published...

Bob Tolliday

Jul 17, 20231 min read

Zebrafish insights into rare disease linked to cancer

UK researchers have discovered a potential treatment for a rare genetic bone marrow disorder linked to blood cancers. GATA2 deficiency is...

Bob Tolliday

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Transparency initiative in Germany continues to grow

The German Transparency Agreement on Animal Research has received its 100th signatory in the week it celebrates its second anniversary....

Bob Tolliday

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Dogs & cats for Alzheimer’s studies

Pet dogs and cats may be better models for Alzheimer’s research than the animals currently used, according to a new article. Researchers...

Gege Li

Jul 3, 20231 min read

Zebrafish and brain cancer – video

Zebrafish research by the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France, has highlighted the contribution of these fish to finding treatments, for...

Gege Li

Jul 3, 20231 min read

Improving organ preservation

Kidneys can be preserved in ice, stored then rewarmed to be used efficiently for organ transplants, new research in rats has shown. A...

Gege Li

Jul 3, 20231 min read

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