September 2, 2022 In a new article in The Conversation, three Speaking of Research committee members write about how primate research can advance understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease. The topic is an important one, affecting many people. The authors write: “As of 2022, an estimated 6.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, an illness that robs people … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Research with Primates: Speaking of Research in The Conversation
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Is a molecule in brain fluid the fountain of youth?
June 3rd 2022 The search for a fountain of youth has haunted humans since the beginning of time. Now, researchers from Stanford University reported in the peer-reviewed journal, Nature1, that older mice receiving cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) from younger mice had their memory impairment reversed. Through a series of rigorous experiments spanning behavioral, cellular, and … Continue reading Is a molecule in brain fluid the fountain of youth?
Speaking of Research Year in Review 2021
December 31st 2021 This year has been another difficult year for everyone. Like many of you, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us at Speaking of Research one way or another—including with re-prioritization of time to child, elder and other care, the switch to and challenges of online teaching and major job related delays … Continue reading Speaking of Research Year in Review 2021
Why nonhuman primates are essential for addressing Alzheimer’s disease and women’s health issues
May 20th 2021Agnès Lacreuse, PhD Our world is aging at an unprecedented rate. The number of older people is projected to double every 20 years, and reach about 17% of the total population by 2050. These figures are alarming, as age is the primary risk factor for developing devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). … Continue reading Why nonhuman primates are essential for addressing Alzheimer’s disease and women’s health issues
Research Roundup: Using CRISPR to boost lifespan, human trial using induced pluripotent stem cells to treat spinal cord injury approved and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: Using CRISPR to boost lifespan, human trial using induced pluripotent stem cells to treat spinal cord injury approved and more!
Research Roundup: OCD medication to treat deadly sepsis; leopard tortoise inspires insulin pill and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: OCD medication to treat deadly sepsis; leopard tortoise inspires insulin pill and more!
Research Roundup: A new pairing for CRISPR — CasX; fighting diseases with bi-valves and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: A new pairing for CRISPR — CasX; fighting diseases with bi-valves and more!
Research Roundup: Using the flu virus to eliminate prostate cancer, the role of basophils in cancer and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: Using the flu virus to eliminate prostate cancer, the role of basophils in cancer and more!
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