Sentences with phrase «potential use of the animal»

«We are exploring alternative directions for developing this compound, including potential use of the animal efficacy rule,» Cihlar said, referring to a regulatory mechanism under which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may consider efficacy findings from adequate and well - controlled animal studies of a drug in cases where it is not feasible or ethical to conduct human trials.

Not exact matches

As part of its pitch, the company explains to potential customers that the so - called «net present value» of a $ 7,000 saddle is actually less than the all - in cost of using an ill - fitting one — expenses that include frequent vet bills, replacement saddles and even the costs associated with the premature death of the animal due to saddle - related health problems.

Following the release of these findings, The HSUS filed complaints with the SEC and FTC, alleging that Seaboard makes grossly false and misleading statements about animal welfare to shareholders, potential investors and the public, including that the company uses the «most humane practices.»

The college will continue to study pest and nutrient management, and identify new opportunities for the use of hemp stalks as animal bedding and the potential for the plant to be used for soil remediation.

After early animal studies demonstrated that the synthetic cannabis extract dronabinol improved respiratory stability, recent studies in humans have explored the potential use of dronabinol as an alternative treatment for sleep apnea.

Page and his colleagues, who use animal models to understand how autism risk factors impact the developing brain and to identify potential treatments for the condition, have found that animals with mutations in the autism risk gene phosphatase and tensin homolog (Pten) mimic aspects of autism, including increased brain size, social deficits and increased repetitive behavior.

Nadeau also studies the potential impacts of climate change on species around the globe, using modeling, field observation and experiments to predict where species are most vulnerable and determine how conservation groups can best mitigate the negative impacts of climate change on animal populations.

The first of these will focus on the potential use of genome editing in human reproduction to avoid the transmission of heritable genetic conditions, and the second on livestock to improve systems of animal husbandry and food production.

«The big question about why we mammals affiliate with one potential partner versus another finally has a handle we can use in a small animal model,» says Lucy Brown at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed an animal research model for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) to be used for muscle regeneration research as well as studies of the effectiveness of potential therapies for FSHD.

The corridor has been considered a potential route for human and animal migrations between the far north (Alaska and Yukon) and the rest of North America, but when and how it was used has long been uncertain.

«It has the potential to inform clinical practice and also guides us about the relevance of animal models of human disease and how we can reduce and refine their use.»

As well as boosting our understanding of animal behaviour, the moment hints at the potential for using algorithms to analyse any activity where information is transmitted — including our daily activities (see «Scripts for life «-RRB-.

The use of animal products is a significant clinical challenge due to potential zoonotic infections, which can be spread between animals and humans.

This has led to a demand for people who can understand data collection techniques and analyze vast amounts of data, categorize the data sets, develop models to test hypotheses that can then be used to develop drugs, and test potential candidates in animals.

For example, the flagship journal of the Public Library of Science, PLOS ONE, was the only journal that called attention to the paper's potential ethical problems, such as its lack of documentation about the treatment of animals used to generate cells for the experiment.

The use of robots to influence collective animal behavior is also viewed as a potential means to protect marine wildlife, including birds and fish, in the wake of environmental hazard.

Using acoustics to monitor these organisms could also help scientists study how these animals could be affected by climate change, and the consequences of potential commercial fishing projects, she said.

Scientists have long known about the potential environmental effects stemming from the use and disposal of products aimed at keeping people healthy and clean, but with roughly seven in 10 Americans owning at least one pet, animal medications and other care products are slowly beginning to move into the spotlight too.

For reminder, the Directive allows the use of animals in research where the potential medial, veterinary and scientific benefits are compelling and there is no other viable alternative method.

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.

The researchers are now testing the efficacy of the technique in animal models to verify its potential for therapeutic use.

Dr. Robert Urban of Johnson & Johnson will address how Organ - Chips are being used by the pharmaceutical industry today and the potential the technology holds to change the drug development process and reduce the use of animals in research.

One of their more important avenues of research has been redesigning and enhancing state - of - the - art habitat connectivity maps that can be paired with satellite imagery to display the potential corridors used by animal populations to move between both large and small areas.

One potential reason for this discrepancy is that the laboratory tests used in animal models of the disease do not resemble the clinical assessments given to patients, and thus are not predictive of human memory performance.

Refine: The use of methods that alleviate or minimize potential pain, suffering or distress and enhance animal welfare for the animals used.

These ensure that those doing the work are qualified and suitable; that alternatives to animals are used wherever possible; that the number of animals used is minimised; and that any suffering or other harmful effects experienced by the animals have been weighed against the potential benefits (to humans or animals).

«In addition to organ transplants there could also be potential for using animal cells, where transplants of pancreas cells could help the many diabetes sufferers.

More than 3,000 years of recorded use, as well as modern clinical research in both humans and animals, suggest a wide range of potential applications for BLACK CUMIN SEED OIL ORGANIC - from helping to balance the gut microbiome to benefitting epidermal structure and appearance.

Insofar as we can generalize from these animal experiments to humans, they provide a potential rationale for using low - protein diets to treat cancer patients, and raise the important clinical question of how to best maintain proper detoxification in these patients.

Researchers looked at Stevia's potential use as a prebiotic animal feed supplement, in light of the 2007 ban on the use of seven common antibiotics in animal feed.

«Proponents of grain - free diets look for the studies that show the negative effect of excessive refined grains and then apply it to all grains, or they use research on the potential adverse effect of genetically modified wheat on lab animals and then make sweeping generalizations about the adverse effect of all wheat on people,» says Katz.

Both make this an apt choice for animal and nature lovers to use to discover the potential of their home theaters.

Get Your Hands Dirty outlines some of the potential for using growing plants and caring for animals in your school to enhance learning opportunities and raise standards.

Remember that everything you post on social media can be used for or against you: your political opinion, your favourite books and the frequency of baby animal videos are all points based on which your potential readers are going to judge you.

She uses a combination of low - force gentle techniques, modalities and exercises to help each animal achieve its maximum health potential.

With such a wide range of potential careers, there are a number of methods used to become an animal behaviorist.

(FOUR PAWS Press Release) Monday 28th September is World Rabies Day and animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS UK is using it as an opportunity to warn of the potential risks posed by the illegal puppy trade.

Extensive effort are made to provide excellent care for animals used in research, to gain the maximum amount of information from every animal used, and to minimize procedures that have potential for discomfort, distress, or pain.

«Animal rescue groups play a vital role in improving animal welfare in communities across the country, but many could use a little extra guidance and additional tools to reach their potential,» says Abby Volin, rescue group coordinator for The Humane Society of the United SAnimal rescue groups play a vital role in improving animal welfare in communities across the country, but many could use a little extra guidance and additional tools to reach their potential,» says Abby Volin, rescue group coordinator for The Humane Society of the United Sanimal welfare in communities across the country, but many could use a little extra guidance and additional tools to reach their potential,» says Abby Volin, rescue group coordinator for The Humane Society of the United States.

Using parallel methods of protection as in humans, pet vaccines initiate defensive immune response, preparing the animal's body to fight a potential future infection.

Furthermore, before being used for a new animal, the enclosure must be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized to prevent the potential spread of disease.

Working with two of the largest high - kill shelters in the country, HeARTs Speak will provide free digital cameras, lenses, lighting equipment and backdrops, plus a two - day workshop to train shelter employees on how to use the equipment and take the types of photographs that get shelter animals noticed by potential owners.

You should make your community aware of the potential dangers of some widely used pesticidal products that, even in commonly found dosages, can damage the nervous systems of humans and their animal friends.

Not an approved drug for cats Young, growing animals due to potential for cartilage abnormalities Use with caution in animals with liver or kidney conditions, or those suffering dehydration Breeding, pregnant or nursing animals Pets who have a history of seizures or other central nervous system disorders Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to other quinolones Directions:

Young, growing animals due to potential for cartilage abnormalities Use with caution in animals with liver or kidney conditions, or those suffering dehydration Should not be used at high doses in cats (may cause blindness) Breeding, pregnant or nursing animals Pets who have a history of seizures or other central nervous system disorders Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to other quinolones and / or sulfonamides Directions:

Only when the body is healthy — do herbs have the greatest healing potential Do raw food diets compliment the use of holistic herbs for animals?

That's the kind of nonjudgmental tone ASPCA Partnership agency Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) uses to promote their Courtesy Re-homing Service, a program that empowers pet owners who wish to find a new home for their animal to connect with potential adopters.

It is important, however, to always tell your veterinarian if you are using any over the counter arthritis supplements or herbal supplements on your animal, because there is the potential of drug interactions, as well as a thinning of the blood and / or more predisposition to bleeding if too many medications are used in combination.

As animals age there is the potential for development of conditions that can make routinely used anesthesia drugs difficult for their system to handle.