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Researchers identify promising cancer drug target in prostate tumors Research with mice promising target for novel cancer therapies designed to shut it down. Dana-Farber Cancer Center more... Date: 6/26/2008 Scientists find how neural activity spurs blood flow in the brain Newfound mechanisms could bolster understanding of brain imaging, aging's effects Harvard University more... Date: 6/26/2008 Alzheimer’s disease as a case of brake failure? Animal research discovery could open the door to new ways of treating Alzheimer's disease. Rutgers University more... Date: 6/24/2008 Nerve cells derived from stem cells and transplanted into mice may lead to improved brain treatments important step toward developing new treatments for stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurological conditions. Burnham Institute more... Date: 6/24/2008 Previously unknown regulator of fat and cholesterol production discovered in mice Dual role of molecule may open new avenue to cholesterol reduction Harvard University more... Date: 6/24/2008 Study uncovers how Ritalin works in brain to boost cognition, focus attention Study with rat model should give drug developers a better road map to follow as they search for safer alternatives University of Wisconsin more... Date: 6/24/2008 Umbilical cord blood cell transplants may help ALS patients In studies with mice, researchers determine dosages which are effective in increasing lifespan and reducing disease progression University of South Florida more... Date: 6/24/2008 Animal study provides detail on how low blood flow promotes vascular disease Better understanding of signaling pathway to lead to new therapies University of Rochester Medical Center more... Date: 6/23/2008 Anti-inflammatory drug blocks brain plaques in mice Drug may provide a more effective alternative to current Alzheimer's therapies Journal of Experimental Medicine more... Date: 6/23/2008 DNA study unlocks mystery to diverse traits in dogs Discovery offers potential benefits for dogs and their owners Weber Shandwick more... Date: 6/22/2008 Common cooking spice shows promise in combating diabetes and obesity Shown to reverse inflammation associated with obesity and improves blood sugar control in animal study Columbia University Medical Center more... Date: 6/20/2008 Scientists find potential new way to block inflammation in autoimmune disease Blocking DR3 in mice, and possibly in humans, is a potential therapy for these diseases. National Institutes of Health more... Date: 6/19/2008 Study of marine snail leads to new insights into long-term memory Research may lead to such applications as developing interventions for people with memory-related disorders and reducing age-related memory loss. University of California, Los Angeles more... Date: 6/19/2008 New cancer treatment targets both tumor cells and blood vessels Researchers develop non-toxic treatment in mice that has broad anti-cancer potential in humans. University of Missouri more... Date: 6/18/2008 New discoveries from Harvard and Baylor animal studies get to the heart of cardiovascular disease Atherosclerosis is inflammation gone awry FASEB Journal more... Date: 6/18/2008 Potential new role for red grape seeds in treatment of Alzheimer's disease Research results from studies with mice are one step closer to protections and treatment for Alzheimer's disease Mount Sinai School of Medicine more... Date: 6/17/2008 Research with octopuses sheds light on how brain stores and recalls memory The results can also have implications with respect to the organization of learning and memory systems The Hebrew University of Jerusalem more... Date: 6/17/2008 Adult stem cells aid fracture healing; UNC study lays groundwork for potential treatments Demonstrations in animal models show that stem cells can be used to repair broken bones University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill more... Date: 6/16/2008 Technique used in human ankle injuries modified to treat dogs' knees A new minimally invasive technique with less severe complications than previous methods has been developed University of Missouri more... Date: 6/16/2008 Unique drug combination may hold the key to reversing Type I diabetes New evidence from mouse study suggests the pancreas has an innate ability to regenerate insulin-producing cells. Eastern Virginia Medical School more... Date: 6/16/2008 Secret ingredient: nanoparticles aid bone growth Nanocomposites take an active role in promoting bone growth in animlal model. Rice University more... Date: 6/13/2008 Researchers find drugs being tested for Alzheimer's disease work in unexpected and beneficial ways Cell and animal studies provide groundwork for newer, more potent drugs for treatment of Alzheimer's disease patients Mayo Clinic more... Date: 6/11/2008 Vitamin D findings point to new treatment for heart failure Results of research with rats moves new treatments for heart falure a step closer to trials in humans. University of Michigan Health System more... Date: 6/11/2008 Cancer-killing viruses influence tumor blood-vessel growth Findings of animal study could improve therapy for brain cancer patients Ohio State University Medical Center more... Date: 6/10/2008 Neuroscientists make Alzheimer's disease advance Research team finds that it is possible to completely prevent Amyloid beta toxicity. Research Australia more... Date: 6/10/2008 Researchers discover gene linked to adult-onset obesity Animal model may provide new insight into human obesity. University of Minnesota more... Date: 6/10/2008 Animal study identifies brain pathway that shuts down seizures The potent anti-epileptic effects of acid in the brain is highlighted and could lead to new therapeutic approaches. University of Iowa more... Date: 6/9/2008 Potential biomarkers for pancreatic cancer identified Results in mouse models of cancer could potentially be used for early detection Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center more... Date: 6/9/2008 Researchers block the transmission of malaria in animal tests By disrupting the potassium channel of the malaria the cycle of infection was broken. University of Copenhagen more... Date: 6/9/2008 Adult stem cell findings offer new hope for Parkinson's cure Research with rats provides evidence that a cure for Parkinson's disease may be possible. Griffith University more... Date: 6/6/2008 Brain stem cells can be awakened to repair damaged brain tissue Animal study findings promise to help in treatment of brain diseases Schepens Eye Research Institute more... Date: 6/6/2008 New technology enhances therapeutic potential of cord blood stem cells Research results in animal models could benefit over 250,000 new cancer patients per year Rush University Medical Center more... Date: 6/6/2008 Fireflies' glow helps researchers track cancer drug’s effectiveness Noninvasive procedure tested in mice allows detection of cell viability not accessible by MRI and is less costly. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center more... Date: 5/29/2008 Mind over matter: Brain-Machine link gives a monkey the power to feed itself using its brain Innovation could benefit people with paaralysis and spinal cord University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine more... Date: 5/29/2008 Fruit Fly Protein Acts as Decoy to Capture Tumor Growth Factors Implications for designing drugs to inhibit cancer University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine more... Date: 5/28/2008 New vaccine approach prevents/reverses diabetes in lab study with mice. Novel microsphere approach represents for the first time a vaccine with the potential to suppress and reverse diabetes. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh more... Date: 5/28/2008 'Intrabody' can mop up mutant protein in Huntington's Disease model In studies with mice, scientists have created a tool for mopping up the clumps of mutant protein that drive neurodegeneration in Huntington's disease. Emory University more... Date: 5/27/2008 Regulatory B cells do exist -- and pack a punch Information derived from studies with mice should enable researchers to design ways to help the immune system control infections more effectively. Duke University more... Date: 5/27/2008 New technique allows targeted inactivation of genes in research model Finding in zebrafish studies has broad implications for genetic research. University of Massachusetts Medical School more... Date: 5/25/2008 Pittsburgh scientists find protein may be key to new therapies for elevated triglycerides Animal research suggests future development of drug therapies to curb secretion of triglycerides in the obese and diabetic patients. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh more... Date: 5/23/2008 UCLA researchers identify leukemia stem cells Discovery in mouse models may lead to new therapies that target leukemia stem cells, attacking the disease at its very root. University of Californiai, Los Angeles more... Date: 5/23/2008 At the synapse: Gene may shed light on neurological disorders Research with fruit flies may help scientists develop treatments for various neurological disorders. University of Wisconsin more... Date: 5/22/2008 Experimental agent blocks prostate cancer in animal study This study shows that an agent with a specific molecular target can dramatically inhibit prostate cancer development. Ohio State University more... Date: 5/22/2008 Green tea may help brain cope with sleep disorders Study with rats brings about treatment strategy for patients with sleep-disordered breathing. Kosair Children's Hospital Research Institute more... Date: 5/22/2008 OHSU discovery may lead to early cancer detection Mouse study leads to development of antibodies that recognize early stage pancreatic cancer Oregon Health & Science University more... Date: 5/22/2008 Fruit fliy studies reveal the genetics of fat storage in cells Research findings may yield treatments for obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Gladstone Institutes more... Date: 5/21/2008 Gene mutations in mice mimic human-like sleep disorder, UT Southwestern researchers find Findings may provide an animal model for developing treatments. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center more... Date: 5/20/2008 Personalized therapy for asthma and COPD could soon be here Discovery in mouse model could improve diagnosis and treatment for patients with chronic inflammatory lung disease. Washington University School of Medicine more... Date: 5/19/2008 Plant flavonoid found to reduce inflammatory response in the brain Findings in mice may have implications for research on aging University of Illlinois at Urbana-Champaign more... Date: 5/19/2008 Researchers develop first transgenic monkey model of Huntington's Disease This advance could lead to breakthroughs in the effort to develop new treatment for a range of neurological diseases. National Institutes of Health more... Date: 5/19/2008 Disabling mouse enzyme increases fertility The change appears to alter a reproductive "thermostat," which may one day be used to enhance human fertility Washington University in St. Louis more... Date: 5/16/2008 Researchers expand natural killer cells In cord blood to fight leukemia A therapy has been found that kills human leukemia cells in mice. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center more... Date: 5/16/2008 New approach to protect the hearts of patients with muscular dystrophy Scientists' study with mice raises potential for treatment of cardiac problems in human patients. University of Montreal more... Date: 5/12/2008 Researchers uncover mechanism of action of antibiotic able to reduce neuronal cell death in brain Findings in animal study has implications for the field of neurodegeneration and neurobiology, but may also help us more clearly understand brain cancer Virginia Commonwealth University more... Date: 5/9/2008 Animal study offers novel insight into cardiac arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death could pave the way for the development of new, genetically-targeted therapies to treat and prevent fatal arrythmias Rhode Island Hospital more... Date: 5/8/2008 Researchers discover new link to schizophrenia Mouse study may provide new target for developing therapies for psychiatric disorders. Johns Hopkins University more... Date: 5/8/2008 Skin flaps deliver cancer-fighting therapy in animal model Treatment provides 'blueprint' to produce therapeutic proteins at tumor site American Society of Plastic Surgeons more... Date: 5/8/2008 Suspected cause of type 1 diabetes caught "red-handed" for the first time Working with diabetic mice, scientists are a step closer to treating the disease. Washington University in St. Louis more... Date: 5/8/2008 Researchers find early treatment of stomach infection may prevent cancer Findings in humans and mice suggest that antibiotic treatment may change gastric microbiota and may impact gastric carcinogenesis. Massachusetts Institute of Technology more... Date: 5/1/2008 ‘Destruct’ triggers may be jammed in tumor cells, UF geneticists say Studies with fruit flies could lead to new targets to alter the response of cancer cells to radiation University of Florida more... Date: 4/30/2008 Stem cell researchers create heart and blood cells from reprogrammed skin cells Discovery in mouse model may lead to new treatments for cardiac patients. University of California, Los Angeles more... Date: 4/30/2008 Zebrafish may help solve ringing in vets' ears Study may yield treatment for tinnitus Nortwestern University more... Date: 4/30/2008 Scientists find stem cells for the first time in the pituitary Their presence in the hormone-secreting gland of mice suggests a means of adapting to stress and life changes. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory more... Date: 4/29/2008 Genes for common heart condition and kidney problem identified Analyses in rat models and in human tissue showed that out of 22,000 possible genes, Ogn was the gene most strongly correlated with elevated LVM in humans. Imperial College of London more... Date: 4/28/2008 Bloodless worm sheds light on human blood, iron deficiency The study revealed several findings that could lead to new treatment for iron deficiency. University of Maryland more... Date: 4/16/2008 Fruit flies show how salmonella escapes immune defenses Researchers have come closer to understanding how bacteria manage to thwart two major categories of immune defenses at once. Emory University more... Date: 4/16/2008 How and where fat is stored predicts disease risk better than weight Mouse study indicates that overeating, rather than obesity, is the trigger for causing metabolic syndrome. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center more... Date: 4/16/2008 Researchers identify process that may help treat Parkinson's, spinal cord injuries Studies with medicinal leech may; help to identify treatment for spinal cord injuries. University of Minnesota more... Date: 4/16/2008 Brain study may lead to improved epilepsy treatments Tests with rodents suggests a promising way to improve the effectiveness of drugs that are used to treat epilepsy. National Institutes of Health more... Date: 4/14/2008 Calorie restriction limits and obesity fuels development of epithelial cancers Research team team connects dietary balance to common cancer pathways in mouse model. University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center more... Date: 4/14/2008 Researchers develop a better mouse model for cancer research Mice yield new finding on role of macrophage cells in cancer's spread Boston College more... Date: 4/11/2008 New drug protects against radiation damage A single dose given to animal models before radiation therapy significantly reduced damage to bone marrow and gastrointestinal cells. Roswell Park Cancer Institute more... Date: 4/10/2008 Researchers close in on origins of main ingredient of Alzheimer's plaques Study in mouse model may open options for pursuing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease Washington University School of Medicine more... Date: 4/9/2008 Stem cell 'scaffolds' could repair damage caused by strokes Technique revealed in research with rats has the potential to help thousands of stroke patients. University of Nottingham more... Date: 4/9/2008 Blood pressure enzyme can have tumor-sensing role Research study in mice suggests increasing a blood pressure-regulating enzyme enhances the immune system's ability to sense tumor growth. Emory University more... Date: 4/8/2008 A coffee with your doughnut could protect against Alzheimer's disease Laboratory tests with rabbits reveals caffeine protects the blood-brain barrier from cholesterol-induced leakage. North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences more... Date: 4/2/2008 Nano-sized technology has super-sized effect on tumors Animal research clearly demonstrates that nanoparticles can carry chemotherapeutic drugs specifically to tumors. Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis more... Date: 4/2/2008 Promising new nanotechnology for spinal cord injury revealed in studies with mice Nano-engineered gel inhibits formation of scar tissue and enables regeneration of spinal cord fibers. Northwestern University more... Date: 4/2/2008 Feed that cold! New study with deer mice shows that lower food intake has a negative effect on immune system. University of Chicago Press Journals more... Date: 4/1/2008 Researchers examine a possible link between bacteria found in the human digestive system and obesity Animal studies suggest that modifying bacteria could one day be a treatment option for obesity. Mayo Clinic more... Date: 4/1/2008 Folate scores a win in animal studies: Brief, high doses of B vitamin blunt damage from heart attack Nutrient may act as heart energy reserve Johns Hopkins Medical institutions more... Date: 3/26/2008 Key factor in brain development revealed in animal study The study gives insight into rare diseases of the brain and what’s important for normal brain development. University of California, San Francisco more... Date: 3/26/2008 Umbilical cord blood cell therapy reduces pathology in animal model of Alzheimer's disease This approach offers the potential to target the inflammatory response that contributes to Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative conditions. University of South Florida more... Date: 3/26/2008 Heart failure treated ‘in the brain’ Research with rat model reveals beta blockers act directly in the brain to reduce progression of heart failure. University College London more... Date: 3/25/2008 A fly's tiny brain may hold huge human benefits Scientist finds mechanism in memory development that may help Parkinson's patients University of Missouri-Columbia more... Date: 3/24/2008 Therapeutic cloning treats Parkinson's Disease in mice Work could have implications as effective way to reduce transplant rejection. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center more... Date: 3/23/2008 Deadly genetic disease prevented before birth in zebrafish Finding offers potential to help people Washington University in St. Louis more... Date: 3/20/2008 Researchers discover new effect for insulin New finding in C. elegans model could ultimately provide a mechanism for gene manipulations that could help people live longer and healthier lives. Joslin Diabetes Center more... Date: 3/20/2008 Scientists show that a microRNA can reduce lung cancer growth in mouse model Therapeutic application of let-7 could provide benefits to a broad group of lung cancer patients in the future. Yale University more... Date: 3/20/2008 Long-term muscle improvements shown in gene therapy study in mice Results of study warrant testing the same approach in human clinical trials for diseases associated with muscle wasting Ohio State University more... Date: 3/11/2008 Injection of human umbilical cord blood into aged rats helps the aging brain Results raise the possibility that a cell therapy could be an effective approach to improving the microenvironment of the aged brain and restoring some lost capacity University of South Florida Health more... Date: 3/10/2008 Mouse model for mesothelioma reproduces human disease Animal model will provide valuable insight into cancer development and progression along with new directions for design of therapeutic strategies. Cell Press more... Date: 3/10/2008 Drosophila drug screen for fragile X syndrome finds promising compounds and potential drug targets Findings open the door to development of effective new therapies for fragile X syndrome. Emory University more... Date: 3/9/2008 Fugitive cancer cells can be blocked by stopping blood cells that aid them Research with mice suggests that inactivating platelets could slow down or prevent metastasis. Washington University School of Medicine more... Date: 3/6/2008 Rodent lung transplants enable testing of anti-rejection aerosol Studies with animal models could lead to long-term success for human transplant recipients University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio more... Date: 3/6/2008 New target for cancer therapy may improve treatment for solid tumors Discover in research with mice offers new approach to treating cancers. University of Chicago Medical Center more... Date: 3/3/2008 A screening strategy using zebrafish targets genes that protect against hearing loss Research technique may one day provide therapies for people with hearing loss and balance disorders. Public Library of Science more... Date: 2/29/2008 Mouse study: Real-time imaging device may improve surgery for congenital colon disease Spectral imaging identifies diseased tissue without need for biopsy Cedars-Sinai Medical Center more... Date: 2/29/2008 Inverted DNA turns quiet developmental gene into a potent driver of T-Cell lymphoma a gene crucial for embryonic development, Dxl5, can become a cancer promoter in adult mice. Fox Chase Cancer Center more... Date: 2/28/2008 Univ. of Minn researchers discover genetic cancer link between humans and dogs Studying cancer in dogs may translate into greater insight into cancer risk, diagnosis, and prognosis in humans University of Minnesota more... Date: 2/28/2008 Research scientists devise approach that stops HIV at earliest stage of infection in mice Unique two-step process based on latest viral discoveries Scripps Research Institute more... Date: 2/27/2008 Nanoemulsion vaccines show increasing promise as effective protection against viral diseases studies in mice of oil-based nasal vaccine technology show effective immunity against smallpox and HIV University of Michigan more... Date: 2/26/2008 AMD discovery: New hope for treatment of vision loss Mice and rat models help to pinpoint the scavenger receptor responsible for retinal degeneration typical of dry AMD. University of Montreal more... Date: 2/20/2008 Another way of growing blood vessels Previously unknown molecular pathway in mice spurs the growth of new blood vessels when body parts are jeopardized by poor circulation. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute more... Date: 2/20/2008 Human stem cells aid stroke recovery in rats Studies show potential for using stem cell therapies in treating strokes Stanford University School of Medicine more... Date: 2/19/2008 Tumor-killing virus selectively targets diseased brain cells Specialized virus with the ability to reproduce its tumor-killing genes can selectively target tumors in the brains of mice and eliminate them. Society for Neuroscience more... Date: 2/19/2008 Building brains: Mammalian-like neurogenesis in fruit flies Mode of neurogenesis is similar to that seen in mammalian brains. University of Basel, Switzerland more... Date: 2/18/2008 Stress hormone impacts memory, learning in diabetic rodents Animal research suggests the possibility of novel approaches in preventing cognitive impairment. National Institutes of Health more... Date: 2/17/2008 A compound extracted from olives inhibits cancer cells growth and prevents their appearance in mice Scientists have characterized for the first time maslinic acid action from the molecular point of view when it is applied to the development of tumour cells. University of Grenada more... Date: 2/13/2008 University of Illinois study: exercise to avoid gallstones! Study shows that exercise-trained mice get few gallstones than sedentary mice. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign more... Date: 2/13/2008 Oregon researchers discover a mechanism leading to cleft palate Work in zebrafish by researchers in Postlethwait and Kimmel labs points to tiny gene products that regulate specific cell traffic of a key protein University of Oregon more... Date: 2/11/2008 Researchers discover promising technique for repairing gene defect that causes spinal muscular atrophy Tests of the technique in mice with spinal muscular atrophy showed “very promising results” with the development of healthy muscle in mice, University of Delaware more... Date: 2/11/2008 Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain in animal model Cutting the connection between sweets and calories may confuse the body, making it harder to regulate intake American Psychological Association more... Date: 2/10/2008 Discovery of good -- and bad -- liver stem cells raises possibility of new treatment Research with mice may yield possibility of treatments for liver cancer in humans. Georgetown University Medical Center more... Date: 2/8/2008 Gene found to play a suppressor role in skin cancer development Researchers using a mouse model have provided genetic evidence that Activating Transcription Factor 2 (ATF2) plays a suppressor role in skin cancer development Burnham Institute for Medical Research more... Date: 2/6/2008 Imaging study reveals rapid formation of Alzheimer's-associated plaques Animal study shows new plaques develop in 24 hours, neuronal changes soon after Massachusetts General more... Date: 2/6/2008 Transparent fish to make human biology clearer Researchers can watch cancer spread and bone marrow engraft Children's Hospital Boston more... Date: 2/6/2008 Drug fights cystic fibrosis in animal model Findings hold promise in treating more than 2400 genetic diseases. University of Alabama at Birmingham more... Date: 2/4/2008 Malaria vaccine trials begin using 'chimpanzee virus' A chimp virus may hold the clue in the long-running battle to develop a malaria vaccine. Oxford University more... Date: 2/1/2008 Deafness and seizures result when mysterious protein deleted in mice Animal model findings suggest a pathway for exploring the causes of deafness and epilepsy in humans University of California, San Francisco more... Date: 1/24/2008 Genes linked to Parkinson's Disease protection identified by researchers The research possible step toward identifying both new targets for drug treatment development University of Alabama more... Date: 1/24/2008 Unexpected protein interaction suggests new ALS drug target Discover of a protein-protein interaction leads to drug that a drug that slows progression of Lou Gehrig's disease in mice University of Iowa Health Sciences more... Date: 1/24/2008 Key bone building pathway identified in mice For humans, the discovery may provide clues to both childhood bone formation and osteoporosis University of California, San Francisco more... Date: 1/22/2008 Stem-cell transplantation improves muscles in muscular dystrophy animal model The study represents the first time transplanted embryonic stem cells have been shown to restore function to defective muscles in a model of muscular dystrophy. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center more... Date: 1/20/2008 Altering brain's lipid metabolism reduces Alzheimer's plaques in mice Research findings yeild new possibility for potential Alzheimer's treatment Washington University School of Medicine more... Date: 1/17/2008 Research scientists find new genetic mutation that halts the development of lupus in mice Findings pinpoint numerous proteins as potential autoimmune disease targets Scripps Research Institute more... Date: 1/17/2008 Existing antiretroviral drugs may thwart vaginal HIV transmission, researchers report The scientific first, though performed only in lab mice, bodes well for a future when people at high risk for HIV infection would have a convenient way to protect themselves from the virus. University of Texas Southwestern more... Date: 1/14/2008 Fruit flies all aglow light the way to cancer prevention A green glow from a fruit fly is giving researchers the green light when they are on the right path in their quest to develop compounds that help prevent cancer. University of Rochester more... Date: 1/14/2008 Lipoic acid could reduce atherosclerosis, weight gain A new study done with mice reveals that supplements of lipoic acid can inhibit formation of arterial lesions, lower triglycerides, and reduce blood vessel inflammation and weight gain – all key issues for addressing cardiovascular disease. Oregon State University more... Date: 1/14/2008 Researchers create a new heart in the lab Work opens a new path to replacement of hearts nd other organs University of Minnesota more... Date: 1/14/2008 Protein in human hair shows promise for regenerating nerves Results gained from study with mice could lead to new treatment options when nerves are damaged. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center more... Date: 1/10/2008 Disrupting common parasites' ability to "talk" to each other reduces infection Treatment with herbicide reduced the number of parasites in infected mice. Washington University School of Medicine more... Date: 1/9/2008 New treatment boosts bone healing and re-growth Researchers used the drug deferoxamine which triggered growth of new blood vessels resulting in bone regrowth and healing University of Alabama more... Date: 1/9/2008 Study suggests new treatments for Huntington's disease Working with fruit flies, researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which the abnormal protein in Huntington’s disease causes neurodegeneration. Cell Press more... Date: 1/9/2008 Freeze-dried tendon implants prove effective in early studies with mice Potential to restore range of motion, accelerate healing after hard-to-treat injuries University of Rochester Medical Center more... Date: 1/8/2008 Protein power: Researchers trigger insulin production in diabetic mice Researchers have coaxed liver and pancreatic cells within diabetic mice into churning out insulin, opening up a new research avenue that could lead to safer treatments for type 1 diabetes. University of Florida more... Date: 1/8/2008 Researchers uncover mechanisms of common inherited mental retardation Research with mice is laying the groundwork for understanding and indicates new area for research in conditions such as Fragile X syndrome University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center more... Date: 1/8/2008 Researchers use magnetism to target cells to animal arteries Magnetically guided nanoparticles may deliver treatments to human organs Children's Hospital of Philadelphia more... Date: 1/7/2008 UCLA scientists restore walking after spinal cord injury Findings in studies with mice holds promise for people who suffer from traumatic spial cord injuries. University of California, Los Angeles more... Date: 1/6/2008 Hormone blocker found to prevent obesity and diabetes in an animal model New study reveals a chemical found in the body is capable of improving insulin resistance and reversing diabetes. American Physiological Society more... Date: 1/3/2008 Epilepsy and brain pathology linked together by the protein ADK Mouse study suggests treatment strategies providing a new approach for the treatment of epilepsy. Journal of Clinical Investigation more... Date: 1/2/2008 New strategies work to put cancer on the firing line Animal study findings could work for persistent viral infections such as HIV and human papillomavirus, parasitic diseases such as malaria and bacterial infections such as tuberculosis. Medical College of Georgia more... Date: 1/2/2008 Research in animal model suggests new treatment suitable for all patients with least-curable brain tumors A three-drug cocktail may one day mprove outcomes in patients with glioblastoma multiforme Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center more... Date: 1/1/2008 Researchers show that fibrosis can be stopped, cured and reversed Modified protein developed by researchers iin animal studies may lead to first cure for cirrhosis of the liver University of California, San Diego more... Date: 12/26/2007 Hormone may be new drug target for preventing lymphedema, tumor spread Studies with mice may lead to treatment for lymphedema in humans, a conditionthat causes painful swelling in arms and legs. University of North Carolina more... Date: 12/20/2007 How an Atkins-like diet can treat epilepsy: Leptin attenuates rodent seizure severity Studies with rats suggest that successful epilepsy treatments may include dietary changes to increase leptin levels Journal of Clinical Investigation more... Date: 12/20/2007 New insights into deadly heart rhythm disorder Researchers show animal-human similarities in electrical signals underlying the top cause of sudden cardiac death University of Michigan Health System more... Date: 12/20/2007 Drug aimed at 2 bioterror agents blocks live viral infection in animal studies Researchers manipullated a peptide related to a parainfluenza virus, that appeared to block "pseudo" Hendra and Nipah viruses from entering and infecting human cells. Weill Cornell Medical College more... Date: 12/19/2007 Firefly genes allow testing of new therapy against lymphoma Researchers here have figured out a way to use a firefly gene to let them see just how effective a new drug combination actually is against some forms of cancer Ohio State University more... Date: 12/19/2007 Fragile X retardation syndrome corrected in mice Achievement offers potential for treatment of the disorder in humans Cell Press more... Date: 12/19/2007 MIT corrects inherited retardation, autism in mice Research points to potential drug treatment for humans Massachusetts Institute of Technology more... Date: 12/19/2007 Receptor protein appears to be key in breakdown of kidney filtration Animal research suggests a possible new target for cell-specific treatment of chronic kidney diseases Massachusetts General Hospital more... Date: 12/19/2007 Researchers discover protein that controls bone growth Discovery may lead to new treatments for bone diseases affecting skeletal growth McGill University more... Date: 12/19/2007 Zebrafish study shows key enzyme in gut is a peacemaker Findings reveal implications for human inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and necrotizing enterocolitis. University of Oregon more... Date: 12/12/2007 Researchers uncover the delicate protein balance behind the immune system response Information uncovered in study with mice may provide directed means to intervene in severe autoimmune diseases such as colitis, multiple sclerosis and arthritis. University of Pennsylvania more... Date: 12/10/2007 In fruit flies, homosexuality is biological, but not hard-wired researchers found they were able to use either genetic manipulation or drugs to turn the flies' homosexual behavior on and off within hours. University of Illinois at Chicago more... Date: 12/9/2007 Study finds first-ever genetic animal model of autism Mouse model could help researchers better understand abnormal brain function in autistic humans. American College of Neuropsychopharmacology more... Date: 12/8/2007 Discovery of fruit fly model could help stroke and transplant patients Using Drosophila as a model may mean faster progress in mitigating the human toll of reperfusion injury. University of California, San Diego more... Date: 12/5/2007 Activating protein enhances average lifespan, limits age-related disease in mice Approach may help pepople avoid age-related diseases in the future. Washington University School of Medicine more... Date: 12/4/2007 Cancer drug found to create new connections in brain, restoring and improving memory Based on studies with rats, drug could potentially increase normal memory capacity in humans as well as repair and restore memory lost from Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and head trauma. University of West Virginia Health Sciences Center more... Date: 12/4/2007 Newly developed drug has potential to treat hypertension and heart disease Investigators have found in animal models that it is potentially more effective than nitroglycerin in increasing coronary blood flow and lowering blood pressure University of California, San Diego more... Date: 12/4/2007 Aerosol launches immune response in lungs to wipe out lethal infections Preclinical research with mice has implications for protecting humans against infection and respiratory epidemics. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center more... Date: 12/3/2007 Could hydrogen sulfide hold the key to a long life? Study finds 'rotten egg' chemical increases life span and heat tolerance in worms Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center more... Date: 12/3/2007 New chimeric mouse model for human liver diseases, drug testing New research holds promise for a better understanding of infectious diseases that affect the liver. Salk Institute more... Date: 12/3/2007 Transporters may help delay diabetes-related retinal damage Mouse model studies may lead to ways to help delay retinal damage that occurs in diabetes. Medical College of Georgia more... Date: 11/28/2007 Cancer resistant mouse created by researchers Tumor-suppressor gene may have implications for fight against cancer in humans. University of Kentucky more... Date: 11/27/2007 Research with mice suggests new direction for ALS treatment Injections of a protein normally found in human cells can increase lifespan and delay onset of symptoms in mice with ALS. Wake Forest University School of Medicine more... Date: 11/27/2007 St. Jude researchers identify key genetic trigger of acute myeloid leukemia in studies with mice This discovery provides an important insight into N-Myc’s role in human AML and might contribute to new strategies for treating this leukemia. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital more... Date: 11/26/2007 Stem cell transplant can grow new immune system in certain mice, Stanford researchers find Significant step realized toward the goal of helping people with blood diseases. Stanford University Medical Center more... Date: 11/22/2007 Penn researchers find monkeys able to fend off AIDS-like symptoms with enhanced HIV vaccine Findings in studies with macaque monkeys may lead to novel ways to boost immune response in humans University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine more... Date: 11/20/2007 Researcher to study dog genome for clues to lymphoma in humans Cancers in dogs occur under the same circumstances and have the same characteristics as they do in people. North Carolina State University more... Date: 11/20/2007 Protein suppresses allergic response in mice These findings open up important research avenues for allergic diseases in humans National Institutes of Health more... Date: 11/19/2007 Researchers identify proteins key to brain function in mice Findings could lead to new treatments for brain injuries and diseases Massachusetts Institute of Technology more... Date: 11/19/2007 A novel way found to prevent protein plaques implicated in Alzheimer's New animal studies show transformation of amyloid beta into plaques can be prevented. New York University Medical Center more... Date: 11/18/2007 Immune system can drive cancers into dormant state Research with reveals that the immune system can stop the growth of a cancerous tumor Washington University, St. Louis more... Date: 11/18/2007 Blood clotting protein linked to rheumatoid arthritis Mouse study suggests treatments for arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center more... Date: 11/16/2007 Mouse study reveals a low carb diet may stunt prostate tumor growth prostate tumor, cancer, mice, carbohydrates, Duke University Medical Center more... Date: 11/13/2007 Researchers use mouse model to investigate ways to detect lupus-associated kidney disease Research could lead to better clinical diagnosis to those suffering from lupus nephriti University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center more... Date: 11/13/2007 Drug slows prostate tumor growth by keeping vitamin A active novel compound that blocks the breakdown of retinoic acid, derived from vitamin A, is a surprisingl American Association for Cancer Research more... Date: 11/6/2007 Transparent zebrafish help researchers track breast cancer Novel insight gained into mechanisms of cancer-cell invasion and intravasation University of California, San Diego more... Date: 10/23/2007 Broccoli sprout-derived extract protects against ultraviolet radiation Mouse study results applied in humans reveals cell damage caused by UV radiation can be markedly reduced Johns Hopkins Medicine more... Date: 10/22/2007 Childhood epilepsy research offers new hope for seizure control Scientists are one step closesr to solving puzzle of epilepsy with new mouse model. Research Australia more... Date: 10/22/2007 Severely restricted diet linked to physical fitness into old age Preclinical testing in mice of a moderate form of caloric restriction could be beneficial in translating to humans. State University of New York at Buffalo more... Date: 10/22/2007 Investigators identify specific cell that causes eye cancer Findings in mouse studies suggests for the first time that it may be possible for scientists to induce fully developed neurons to multiply and coax the injured brain to repair itself. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital more... Date: 10/19/2007 Cross-species transplant in rhesus macaques is step toward diabetes cure for humans Researchers hope to find out how to apply findings to human type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Washington University in St. Louis more... Date: 10/18/2007 Research findings could lead to new therapy for spinal cord injury Study with rats has identified a target with potential as an effective new therapy for chronic spasticity and rigidity, a painful condition that often results from spinal cord injury. University of California, San Diego more... Date: 10/17/2007 Brain cell growth diminishes long before old age strikes, animal study shows Study suggests that methods of maintaining the mind's flexibility do exist Princeton University more... Date: 10/16/2007 In animal models, scientists find protein may play a key role in development of deadly form of pancreatic cancer