Sentences with phrase «effects in animal research»

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I read an exchange in The Creation Research Society Quarterly between two young - earth creationists, Henry Morris and Robert Kofahl, in which the latter argued that the Second Law of Thermodynamics must have existed in Eden before the Fall because the animals and Adam had to break down the molecules in the food they ate, and the necessary biochemical reactions would not occur without the Second Law of Thermodynamics being in effect.

Epidurals slow labor, possibly through the above effects on the laboring woman's oxytocin release, although there is also evidence from animal research that the local anesthetics used in epidurals may inhibit contractions by directly affecting the muscle of the uterus.18

Thankfully, as someone who has studied the effects of chronic stress in animals and in people, I knew that claims like Dr. Narvaez's are not supported by data and instead rest on a fundamental misreading of stress research.

Current research projects focus on the process and outcomes of food system localisation in a globalising environment, the sustainability implications of a large scale transition to agriculturally derived bio-fuels, the effects of school and community context on childhood obesity, and the micro-politics of animal welfare in alternative livestock systems.

Analysis suggests that the gene cluster is likely to be actively expressed and producing the toxin, so the research team are interested in performing further research to understand what effects carrying this bacterium has on the animals.

New research from McLean Hospital neuroscientists shows in an animal model that being bullied can have long - term, dramatic effects on sleep and other circadian rhythm - related functions, symptoms that are characteristic of clinical depression and other stress - induced mental illnesses.

The new research, done in cells and animals, contradicts prevailing assumptions about the biological effect of a protein called furin, an important enzyme found in most cells.

For example, Conry said there is a lot of research on the effects of BPA, particularly in lab animals, but doctors don't know how to interpret the results.

Consequently, the prospect that Myc inhibitors could be a viable treatment in patients has been problematic because past research in animals has shown that the compounds degrade too quickly to have any effect against cancer.

The interests of the CSFR and the NCLS aligned well on many SFRL projects, conferences, publications, and AAAS annual meeting symposia such as on the ethical and legal implications of genetic testing; use of animals in research and education; scientific misconduct and research integrity; use of scientific and technical information in the courts; ethical and legal aspects of computer network use and abuse; effects of national security controls on unclassified research, and the impact of neuroscience on the legal system.

Franco believes that the new European legislation — which would require systematic evaluation of all research involving laboratory animals in all E.U. countries, with ethical considerations a big part of the assessment — makes now a good time «to assess what [researchers] think about using animals, what effect training can have not only about their knowledge of the three R's but also how it affects their attitudes.»

Results of research on the voles, presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Evolution in Montreal last month, raises questions about the full effect of radiation on animal populations and on humans.

Once early research shows that the technique can be safe, and more animal data are available on possible effects in later generations, regulators could consider loosening that restriction.

The effect seems to also hold for other animals: In 2003, a research team led by anthropologist Joan Silk of the University of California, Los Angeles, reported that female baboons with close social ties to unrelated females produce infants that survive longer.

The new research, presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Munich, suggests that exposure to the microbial environment in animal skin and fur could have a protective effect against asthma and allergies.

To date, the only animal research on the neurological effects of space radiation has been done in rodents.

New research published today in Science Advances reveals that a decline in fruit - eating animals such as large primates, tapirs and toucans could have a knock - on effect for tree species.

Research in animals shows that the drug's effect on neural stem cells might be key.

But prior research on the effects of famine in humans and in laboratory animals suggest that famine does indeed cause such health risks, the study authors said.

The effect of citronella was discovered during research into how odours alter animal behaviour conducted at the College de France in Paris.

Scientists have generally expected animals to get smaller as the planet warms, as research on the interactions in food webs has focused mainly on the effects of temperature.

«The development of this microfluidic lung model, as well as other organs - on - chip, holds the promise of improving the physiological relevance of cellular models for more accurate prediction of the effects of toxicants and drugs on humans, and for reducing the use of animals in medical and pharmaceutical research,» said Sonia Grego, Ph.D., research scientist at RTI and the project's principal investigator.

Research Project Grant (R01) applications proposing to conduct mechanistic studies in humans and animal models on alcohol - induced transgenerational effects and the role of epigenetic inheritance in these effects.

Research using climate models suggests that the combined effects of higher temperatures and lower oxygen will drive many marine animals away from their current habitats to areas with more oxygen, according to in a recent press release...

The human tissue act, all the animal regulations, especially concerning transgenic mice and the colossal amount of regulations and paperwork in clinical trials, all of these have had a chilling effect on research and more and more human and animal research has moved to less regulated environments.

Manufacturers began to substitute this compound for a chemical cousin — bisphenol A, or BPA — when research showed BPA mimicked the hormone estrogen and could provoke a number of adverse effects in laboratory animals.

«The fact that we were able to produce an animal from the cell of another adult - it had profound effects on biological research and in medicine.»

It puts into effect, and in some ways exceeds, European Union Directive 86 / 609 / EEC (regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes) and offers a high level of protection to animals whilst recognising the need to use animals in medical research, the development of new medicines and scientific testing.

It puts into effect, and in some ways exceeds European Union Directive 2010 / 63 / EU (regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes) and offers a high level of protection to animals whilst recognising the need to use animals in medical research, the development of new medicines and scientific testing.

That effort has been helped by extra funding from the Australian government (Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts) to look at pheromones and spawning - site choice in toads; from the Invasive Animals Co-Operative Research Centre to explore effects of parasites on toads in Queensland; and from the Western Australians Department of Environment & Conservation, to understand frog and toad parasites at the toad invasion front.

Jul. 12, 2016 — Fecal transplants are increasingly being used to treat certain human illnesses and more scientists have begun to research the transplants» effects in animals.

Another is to monitor the effects of transplanting telomerase - deficient but ex vivo telomere - extended bone marrow into late - generation, TMM - disabled mice, so as to be certain that the niche of such animals (or, by implication, aging humans) will support the homing, engraftment, and initial development and differentiation of such cells; the necessary research is underway now thanks to a SENS Foundation grant to Dr. Zhenyu Ju of the Institute of Laboratory Animal Sciences and Max - Planck - Partner - Group on Stem Cell Aging in the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and research partner of prominent telomere biologist Dr. K. Lenhard Rudolph.

Rogers studies the molecular mechanisms underlying aging in C. elegans, a tiny, soil - dwelling roundworm that is a favorite animal model in aging research because its short lifespan allows scientists to quickly assess the effect of anti-aging interventions and because it shares many of its genes with humans.

A Japanese study found that an aromatic compound in red raspberries was able to prevent and improve obesity in animal subjects; additional research on the effect is needed, but we know enough to conclude that a handful of fresh raspberries sounds like an excellent summer snack.

Previous research has shown that these effects include changes in metabolism, blood pressure, and cholesterol; and animal studies have shown that practices like yo - yo dieting can damage DNA.

Her previous work showed a concerning connection between carrageenan and gastrointestinal cancer in lab animals, and she's involved with ongoing research funded through the National Institutes of Health that is investigating carrageenan's effect on ulcerative colitis and other diseases like diabetes.

Chris Kresser's Research Public health and carrageenan regulation: a review and analysis Review of harmful gastrointestinal effects in animal experiments.

Earlier research of the flavonoids» positive effects, especially anthocyanidins, are restricted to very small studies in older individuals or animal models, but have revealed that cognitive function is improved with greater intake of foods with these compounds.

Overall, cell and animal research has shown that flavonoids found in foods and herbs may have beneficial effects for brain and nerve health.

However, researchers in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University have published the only two research studies that actually compared the effects of ground beef from grass - fed cattle and traditional, grain - fed cattle on risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type II diabetes in men.

The effects have been observed in a variety of species from worms and yeast to rats and fish, with some research showing that restricting calories in certain animals can increase their lifespan by as much as 50 percent.

However, these were animal studies so more research is necessary to verify these effects in people.

One study in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise [1], reported that all research linking clen and its supposed anabolic effect has come from animal studies.

There have been much research done on Horny Goat Weed, and its aphrodisiac effects have been well demonstrated in animals and humans.

Some research has shown changes in T3 and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), the real effect appears to be with T4 which is elevated consistently in the studies done using animals - and to a lesser degree people who eat soy protein.

Although most research to date has investigated spirulina's effects on animals, studies in elderly men and women have shown that it may improve inflammatory markers, anemia and immune function (64, 65).

Future research is warranted to test whether the health promoting effects described in animal studies have some validity in humans.

Nevertheless, Campbell seems to have become so enamored with the cancer - promoting effect of protein and the dichotomy between plant and animal foods that his research left many questions unanswered and his claims that animal protein is the root of all disease jumped the proverbial gun in the extreme.

In this study from Laboratory Animal Research, researchers aimed to analyse the effects of yerba on weight loss and other biochemical parameters related to obesity.

And another a tip on creatine on some research I did: Creatine causes several effects in vegans and vegetarians and not in omnivores as their creatine synthesis isn't downregulated by animal creatine intake.