Pre 2020 animal research news

News before 2020 on animal research at the University.

News listing

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Bid to beat superbugs aided by immune discovery

11 June, 20192019

The fight against superbugs could be helped by the discovery of a potential therapy based on the…

Immune discovery may boost cancer therapies

28 May, 20192019

Cancer therapies that use immune cells to trigger the body to attack tumours could be improved by a…

Parkinson’s disease clues from zebrafish study

05 April, 20192019

Parkinson’s patients could be helped by fresh insights gained from studies of tiny tropical fish.

Feather formation clues could help cool birds

12 March, 20192019

Scientists have revealed how bird feathers form in a wave-like motion, creating a regular pattern…

Gene-edited meat survey seeks public views

12 March, 20192019

People are being invited to share their views on the use of gene-editing technologies in animals…

Hen eggs set to crack future drug production

12 March, 20192019

Chickens that are genetically modified to produce human proteins in their eggs can offer a cost-…

Parasite study could aid efforts to treat malaria

18 January, 20192019

Malaria parasites know good times from bad and plan their offspring accordingly, scientists have…

Vaccine shows promise against chicken disease

18 January, 20192019

A new vaccine strategy could offer protection to millions of chickens threatened by a serious…

Immune cells linked to high blood pressure

18 January, 20192019

Scientists have pinpointed cells in the immune system that could be key to tackling high blood…

Fish immune cells lend clues to spinal repair

08 November, 20182018

Fresh insights into how zebrafish repair their damaged nerve connections could aid the development…