Pre 2020 animal research news

News before 2020 on animal research at the University.

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Award recognises commitment to openness

09 December, 20162016

The University has received a Commendation from Understanding Animal Research for its commitment to…

Universities announce advances from animal studies

27 October, 20162016

Universities responsible for the UK’s most outstanding biomedical research have announced advances…

New experiences boost memory, study finds

06 October, 20162016

Most people remember where they were when the twin towers collapsed in New York … new research…

Welfare boost for MS mice

10 August, 20162016

Researchers have developed an improved approach to studying multiple sclerosis in mice, which has…

Award for openness

24 June, 20162016

The University has been commended for its public dialogue and openness on the use of animals in…

Lean gene raises diabetes therapy hope

07 June, 20162016

People with type 2 diabetes could be helped by the discovery of a gene linked to leanness.

Statins curb effects of stress in womb

23 May, 20162016

Statins could protect the hearts of babies in the womb from the adverse effects of their mother’s…

Study shows how gut bacteria kept at bay

18 March, 20162016

Treatment and prevention of life-threatening infections could be improved by research that reveals…

Pigs’ DNA altered in bid to tackle deadly virus

23 February, 20162016

Researchers have made an advance in the fight against a deadly virus that affects pigs.

Painkiller study examines use in pregnancy

28 January, 20162016

Using painkillers in pregnancy may reduce fertility in subsequent generations, a study in rats…