Animal study
Animal studies, a critical component of biomedical and psychological research, involve using non-human animals to investigate biological and behavioral processes relevant to human health and disease. These studies offer insights into the complexity of living organisms, including genetics, developmental biology, neurology, and pharmacology. By examining the effects of diseases, drugs, and treatments in animals, researchers can predict potential human outcomes, thus contributing to advancing medical treatments and therapies. Ethical considerations play a significant role in animal research, requiring that studies are justified, humane, and adhere to strict regulatory standards to ensure animal welfare. Through animal studies, scientists have made significant strides in understanding and treating various medical conditions, thus leading to the development of life-saving drugs and procedures.
Animal study
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Implantable Multifunctional Sensor using Ultrasoft Hydrogel for Monitoring Overactive Bladder
Researchers from POSTECH and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a highly stretchable and tissue-adhesive multifunctional sensor that can monitor bladder activity in overactive bladder (OAB). The researchers have developed a sensor to…
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Muscular dystrophy treatment with Tamoxifen and Raloxifene
Researchers study the use of selective estrogen receptor modulators tamoxifen and raloxifene in patients with muscular dystrophies (MD). Results in an animal study showed significant improvement muscular function. The study findings are published in journal American Journal…
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Fatty liver could be caused by E-cigarette smoke.
Researchers found that regular e-cigarette exposure may lead to an accumulation of fat in the liver. Their conclusion was based on an animal study on mice. These research findings are presented at ENDO 2018, the Endocrine Society’s 100th…
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Researchers find possible link between autism and nuclear receptor protein LXRβ
Research by University of Houston scientists discovered a possible link between nuclear receptor protein LXRβ (Liver X receptor Beta) and autism spectrum disorder. They found that nuclear receptor LXRβ deletion causes poor development of dentate gyrus, a…
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Understanding molecular mechanisms behind germinal matrix hemorrhage
Researchers have utilized a mouse model to determine the molecular mechanisms underlying germinal matrix hemorrhage. Nearly 12,000 premature infants born annually in the US are affected by neonatal brain hemorrhage which results in mortality and long-term morbidity.…
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New target receptor for treating depression GPR158
Researchers from the Scripps Research Institute find a new target receptor called GPR158 for treating depression. Their research shows that individuals with high levels of above receptor may be more susceptible to depression following chronic stress. “The next…
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Effects of flu on brain
Group of researchers from Germany and USA studied effects of influenza virus on brain cells. The study published in the Journal of Neuroscience finds that female mice infected with two different strains of the flu shows changes…
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Stem cell treatment shows promise for stroke recovery in animal study
A team of researchers have developed a new treatment for stroke that reduces brain damage and accelerates the brain’s natural healing tendencies in animal models. The findings are published in the journal Translational Stroke Research. Exosomes, shown as…
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Research shows key role of FoxO proteins in osteoarthritis development
Research from scientists at The Scripps Research Institute explains why the risk of osteoarthritis increases as we age and offers a potential avenue for developing new treatments. The study’s findings suggest that FOXO proteins are responsible for…
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Animal study finds MeXis gene protective against coronary artery disease
UCLA scientists have identified a gene called MeXis that may play a protective role in preventing heart disease. Their findings suggests that this gene acts within macrophages inside clogged arteries to help remove excess cholesterol from blood…
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