Sentences with phrase «new animal models of a disease»

We do not cover developments of interest only to specialists, such as new animal models of a disease or the opening of new science research centres.

A promising new avenue for treating hepatitis B has been reported by researchers at Hiroshima University who have developed a new animal model of the disease.

In the current study, published in Nature Communications, the scientists created a new animal model of disease to determine if BBB leakage can cause autoimmunity.

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A new study has found that stem cell therapy can reduce lung inflammation in an animal model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis.

The journal provides cutting - edge research including results from animal models that are likely to apply to patients, studies in human tissue that provide new information about therapies or disease, and innovative reports of drug discovery and development.

In a development that could lead to a new generation of drugs to precisely treat a range of diseases, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have for the first time designed a drug candidate that decreases the growth of tumor cells in animal models in one of the hardest to treat cancers — triple negative breast cancer.

The new study shows deleting Rhes significantly reduces behavioral problems in animal models of the disease.

These findings are promising for developing a preclinical, large animal model of Huntington's disease for assessing new therapeutics, which could ultimately provide better treatment options, including altering the course of the disease.

Our finding of similarity in clinical progression between human patients and Huntington's disease monkeys suggests monkeys could become a preclinical, large animal model for the development of new treatments.»

The researchers» strategy — generating disease - specific nerve cells, identifying a causative gene for developmental defects, validating the gene - specific defect in animal models, and then investigating interactions with other genes both in animal models and in humans — represents a promising new approach for understanding the mechanisms underlying some of the most intractable psychiatric illnesses.

The animal model which was used to examine the long - term effects of metabolic syndrome * enabled the scientists to elucidate new mechanisms that cause fatty liver disease and also show how it can develop into liver cancer.

It is also intended for post-docs and scientists already working in certain of these fields and who are interested in expanding their knowledge on the potential applications of these new techniques to their models or in neighbouring pathophysiological models of analysis of genes or diseases using genetically modified animals.

Although further refinement and testing is needed, Dr. Burgess said the new techniques have the potential to speed the production of many different types of transgenic animal models that will shed new light on human development and disease.

Fallon said that in addition to the value of the findings themselves, the study demonstrates advances in creating animal models that can be used more successfully in mimicking the disease in ALS research, which is a key element in driving new research and possible therapies.

The CCFA Genetics Initiative seeks to deliver validated pathway models of IBD disease mechanisms, new animal models for analysis and development, chemical probes of relevant pathways, new proteins and pathway targets, recruitment of new IBD investigators, and a tested paradigm for rapid analysis and cure for Crohn's disease.

In 2002, the lab proved that transplanting embryonic stem cells in animal models of Parkinson's disease yielded functional new dopamine neurons that restored motor function.

Not only were Miconazole and clobetasol able to stimulate the differentiation of stem cells into mature oligodendrocytes, most importantly, these drugs stimulated the formation of new insulation (myelin) and reversed disease severity in animal models of MS.. While not all adult tissues in our body contain stem cells, this approach may change the way MS is managed.

The new study shows that a protein infused into the bloodstream, can improve the healing properties of stem cell therapy in animal models of the disease.

To build upon the encouraging early discoveries, Helmsley renewed and expanded its Crohn's funding for the Institute in 2013 to begin new work with three major aims: 1) continue studies of individual genes to determine how genetic differences between Crohn's patients and healthy individuals contribute to the disease; 2) evaluate promising small molecules in disease - relevant studies and prioritize insights from genetics to help develop novel therapeutics; and 3) begin basic experimentation in animal models with Crohn's disease to provide the data necessary to begin testing new therapies in humans.

A new and more disease relevant animal model of diabetes polyneuropathy, the ZDF model, has now been further validated and compared to other models of diabetes polyneuropathy.

Her address, «A New Medical Research Model: Advancing Human and Animal Health Humanely,» will detail the concept of a new research model predicated on a meaningful commitment by both medical and veterinary researchers to work cooperatively together to address disease and disorders in humans and animals — evaluating genetic and environmental risk factors, sensitive diagnostic indicators and novel therapiNew Medical Research Model: Advancing Human and Animal Health Humanely,» will detail the concept of a new research model predicated on a meaningful commitment by both medical and veterinary researchers to work cooperatively together to address disease and disorders in humans and animals — evaluating genetic and environmental risk factors, sensitive diagnostic indicators and novel theraModel: Advancing Human and Animal Health Humanely,» will detail the concept of a new research model predicated on a meaningful commitment by both medical and veterinary researchers to work cooperatively together to address disease and disorders in humans and animals — evaluating genetic and environmental risk factors, sensitive diagnostic indicators and novel therapinew research model predicated on a meaningful commitment by both medical and veterinary researchers to work cooperatively together to address disease and disorders in humans and animals — evaluating genetic and environmental risk factors, sensitive diagnostic indicators and novel theramodel predicated on a meaningful commitment by both medical and veterinary researchers to work cooperatively together to address disease and disorders in humans and animals — evaluating genetic and environmental risk factors, sensitive diagnostic indicators and novel therapies.

After working for several decades in upstate New York doing non-invasive studies of animal models of inherited bleeding diseases, she moved to southern California in 1986 to start Hemopet, the first non-profit national animal blood bank.

Although stem cell therapy is fairly new to veterinary medicine, it has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment in numerous animal models of disease such as osteoarthritis, tendon repair, fractures, muscular dystrophy, autoimmune problems, and other disorders.

After working for several decades in upstate New York doing non-invasive studies of animal models of inherited bleeding diseases, she moved to southern California in 1986 to start Hemopet, the first nonprofit national animal blood bank.