Today scientists at the Newcastle University Movement Laboratory announced that they have succeeded in restoring the ability to grasp and pull a lever with a paralysed hand using spinal cord stimulation. In a study undertaken in macaque monkeys they demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to restore voluntary movement in upper limb … Continue reading Spinal cord stimulation restores monkey’s ability to move paralysed hand
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Animal research: Why are we still using monkeys?
In a recent article, a group of leading scientists argues that "Primate models still matter" - with the right attention to the animals' social needs and welfare.
Speaking of Addiction Research
Addiction in animals involves very similar physiological changes in the brain as it does in humans. Prof Jentsch explains.
Better Mice, Better Research, Better Results
Perrin recently discussed some difficulties of translational mouse research in Nature. He is right, there are issues, but many of them come down to human error.
Santa Cruz Biotechnology: Dealing with Bad Behavior
The vast majority of scientists and technicians who work in animal labs have a deep regard for animal welfare. However, there remains some bad practice - Santa Cruz Biotechnology appears to be one such example.
How to help girls with Rett syndrome, and strike a blow against extremism!
Today we have a guest post by Dr Nicoletta Landsberger, Associate Professor at the University of Insubria and Principle Investigator at the San Raffaele Rett Research Center. The San Raffaele Rett Research Center is supported by the Pro Rett Ricerce (proRett), a small but energetic Italian patient organization that funds research in Italy and abroad … Continue reading How to help girls with Rett syndrome, and strike a blow against extremism!
Understanding addiction: NIDA article highlights contribution of animal research
Professor David Jentsch is a highly respected UCLA neuroscientist who specialises in the study of addiction, one of the most widespread and serious medical problems in our society today. Sadly, by devoting his career to finding out how to better treat a condition that ruins – and all too often ends – many millions of … Continue reading Understanding addiction: NIDA article highlights contribution of animal research
From clinic to mouse to clinic: New HIV gene therapy shows promise!
Yesterday a team of University of Pennsylvania researchers – led by Dr Pablo Tebas, Professor Carl June, and Dr Bruce Levine – announced the successful conclusion of a clinical trial to evaluate the safety of a new gene therapy technique for treating HIV. It is a result that may eventually allow millions of HIV positive … Continue reading From clinic to mouse to clinic: New HIV gene therapy shows promise!
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