Sentences with phrase «animal research gave»

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For meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products to be labeled organic, they must come from animals that are given organically grown feed, no growth hormones or antibiotics, and are not confined 100 percent of the time, as they often are on conventional farms, says Steven Hoffman of the Organic Center, a non-profit group that furthers research on organic food.

Our understanding of biology / physiology often starts with animal research, but this doesn't give us evidence of sufficient quality or specificity with which to make public health policy.

In a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences the research team found that after giving mice metformin the animals displayed reduced symptoms when going through nicotine withdrawal.

«Given how rare this has become in Europe because of animal research restrictions, my feeling is that once we lose that, it'll be gone forever.»

«The Base in not well surveyed for most animal groups and given its location on Cuba, the extent of rare habitat, [and] the number of rare plants, there are bound to be many more discoveries to be made and we are promoting it to other biologists as a research destination,» Droege says.

The latter type of research, in which human cells or tissue are integrated into animals, was given the green light in the United Kingdom in October 2008, when the British House of Commons approved a bill that expanded the country's rules governing work with human embryos.

Through such research, investigators are hoping to identify useful systems to simulate the interactions between an animal and its environment, and find out whether the interactions within a given system are comparable to how humans interact with their environment.

Although most uses so far have been in research, the potential applications seem to be almost unlimited, given that the techniques are applicable to all organisms, from bacteria to plants, animals, and human beings.»

Much research on brain function in animals, for instance, offers the animal a choice of two options, given various external conditions.

«Given the key similarities to human infections, a marmoset model of Zika may be useful for testing of new drug and vaccines,» said Texas Biomedical Research Institute virologist Jean Patterson, Ph.D. «Having an animal model of Zika infection to study may help us identify places where we might be able to block transmission.»

New research indicates that for loggerhead sea turtles in the Northwest Atlantic, the number of returning nesting females in the population and favorable climate conditions in the year or two prior to the nesting year are strongly related to the number of nests produced by these animals in a given year.

Most prior research has focused on the capacity for animals to adapt to increasing temperatures, given that animals have adapted to changes in temperature in the past.

Dr Borges» research tested if giving oral triheptanoin could prevent cell death and symptom onset in an animal model of MND.

The new research may also give scientists insight into predators who feed on the animals that live in the mesopelagic zone.

These 4 years of animal - work experience gave me a solid foundation for my future research career.

British regulators have given a cautious green light to research that would use animal eggs to produce patient - specific embryonic stem (ES) cells.

Journalists came along to hear the latest figures from two Home Office officials, along with responses from three leading experts who have a broad overview of animal research and gave their thoughts on the reasons behind any rise or fall in the statistics or issues raised in the report.

The use of animals in research and scientific procedures in Finland is regulated by the Law 62/2006 and the Decree 36 / EEO / 2006, given by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, both enforced 1st of August 2006.

SFI will support research using animals providing that it is fully compliant with the requirements of the HPRA, it has been independently peer reviewed and consideration has been given to the use of alternative approaches not involving the use of live animals and addressing the principles of the 3R's (replacement, reduction, refinement).

And in animal studies using mice with HD, research has shown that «environmental enrichment» - giving the mice more stimulating surroundings - delays the onset and slows the progression of the disease.

In addition to its obligations under section 8.1 to comply with all applicable laws, the Host Institution must ensure that research involving animals gives due consideration to the refinement, reduction and replacement of animals in research and adhere to:

Research — much of it in animals — suggests that testosterone levels dip and estrogen and prolactin (a hormone that helps make breast milk in women) increase in males before and after a partner gives birth.

To mimic these conditions in an animal study, Skaar and his colleagues focused their research on mice exposed to C. diff while being given antibiotics.

Given that research confirms that soy isoflavones easily find their way into milk, meat, and eggs, if you are soy sensitive, don't trust soy free labels unless the company also gives clarity on their animal feeding practices.

Some of the reader comments below that article talk about the «rumor» that females might respond differently biologically to fasting — but it's not a «rumor», and Stefani had referred to the results of several published research studies, was very careful to describe how most of the research up to that point had been done on animals, gave all sorts of caveats, described very well her concerns and questions, etc..

Students will practice their data collection skills through a research activity which gives them an opportunity to use student choice and discovery an animal and appropriately place in its classification group based on researching and observing specific characteristics.

In an effort to lead by example, the Sunnyside Pet Healthcare Center will strive to practice pain medicine in accordance with scientific principles and the latest evidence - based research in order to give animals a better chance at living pain - free and happy lives, even in the face of serious illnesses such as cancer.

The Effective Animal Advocacy Research Library is an attempt at filling some of the gaps in our current understanding of charitable giving and animal advAnimal Advocacy Research Library is an attempt at filling some of the gaps in our current understanding of charitable giving and animal advanimal advocacy.

Today, through its grant giving, hands - on animal care, research and education, Maddie's Fund is helping to achieve and sustain a no - kill nation by providing solutions to the most challenging issues facing the animal welfare community.

The winner is given a grant to fund his or her participation in a six - to eight - week laboratory research project about the health of companion animals in Africa.

Two academics and a student in the veterinary field recently won a new award, given by AFSCAN, to promote veterinary research, training, and development in sub-Saharan Africa, especially as it relates to small companion animals.

So, get out there, do some research to find your new animal companion and give the precious creature a forever home in your heart and in fact.

Volunteer with a local rescue group, non-kill shelter or animal sanctuary.Please make sure to do your own research so ensure that you are giving your time to a reputable organization.You can also volunteer to foster an animal.There are many unwanted pets who need a temporary home until they can be adopted.Local shelters and rescue groups need physical donations too.

Maddie's Fund is helping to achieve and sustain a no - kill nation by providing solutions to the most challenging issues facing the animal welfare community through its grant giving, hands - on animal care, and research and education.

Research in dogs administered Cosequin has shown that if Cosequin is given prior to an injury, the animal returns to normal function much more quickly.

After researching online reviews, Windmill Animal Hospital outrated all the others, so we chose to give them a try.

Kris went on to become the Founder and Co-Trustee of The Rabies Challenge Fund which today lists such prominent veterinary supporters as Dr. Jean Dodds (the leader in canine thyroid research) who warns «The practice of giving useless booster shots takes an unnecessary toll on both owner finances and animals» health...»

The Morris Animal Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to funding research that protects, treats, and cures pets and wildlife, is giving away free 18 × 28 inch canine cancer posters.

Adopters can not sell, give away or slaughter an adopted animal, or use an adopted animal in any research study.

At any given time, Morris Animal Foundation is managing about 300 animal health and welfare research studies at the world's most respected research institutions, colleges of veterinary medicine andAnimal Foundation is managing about 300 animal health and welfare research studies at the world's most respected research institutions, colleges of veterinary medicine andanimal health and welfare research studies at the world's most respected research institutions, colleges of veterinary medicine and zoos.

After all, research shows that most dogs and cats are relinquished to animal shelters - or otherwise given up - because of common behavior problems their families didn't know how to solve.

Given Purdue University's standing as a major research university, the research roles of the Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty bring innovative solutions to current and future problems in animal and human health.

Choose a shelter which checks out prospective homes carefully, requires sterilization, does not give animals to research institutions or guard dog companies and if euthanasia becomes necessary, uses a painless sodium pentobarbital injection intravenously.

If, after giving much thought to these questions, you still think a pet would make a good fit, consider doing some research to find out which animal might make the best pet for that person.

As a loving and responsible pet parent you should research any food before giving it to your small animal.

The Morris Animal Foundation gives more than $ 4 million annually toward research into animal health, including canine osteosaAnimal Foundation gives more than $ 4 million annually toward research into animal health, including canine osteosaanimal health, including canine osteosarcoma.

The Betty White Wildlife Rapid Response Fund, established in October 2010, gives wildlife researchers timely monetary aid to respond to unexpected events, such as natural disasters and emerging diseases, which result in the need for emergency animal health research funding.

I've spoken with veterinary teams who give free exams to service and police dogs, offer low - cost spay / neuter surgeries to local animal shelters, lead free educational workshops, and sponsor walk - a-thons to raise money for canine cancer research.

She then went on to earn a master's degree in the reproductive endocrinology of dairy cattle, which gave her invaluable exposure to medical and scientific research, as well as an education in animal industry.

I'll give you some examples of this research and introduce you to an exciting new project that the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is undertaking to raise funding for additional research on the benefits of the human - animal bond.