We have been watching with great concern the animal rights extremists’ campaigns taking place in the United States and California in particular.
Researchers have identified the master gene that causes blood stem cells to turn into natural killer (NK) immune cells.
A team of scientists have restored colour vision to two colour blind squirrel monkeys using gene therapy.
A new study identifies a stem cell that may cause some types of prostate cancer, at least in mice.
Researchers have discovered one reason why broccoli and other green leafy vegetables are definitely good for you.
The latest public opinion research from Ipsos MORI shows that the vast majority of the British public can accept animal experimentation for medical research purposes.
The 2009 Albert Lasker basic medical research prize has just gone to stem cell pioneers John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka for their work using frogs and mice.
A recent study suggests that the chemical industry will have to spend €9.5 billion (US$13.6 billion) on safety testing over the next decade.
New findings indicate that the link between diesel exhaust fumes and cancer lies in the ability of particles within the exhaust fumes to cause the growth of new blood vessels, which can aid tumour development.
Understanding where medicines come from – the long process from basic research, through clinical trails, to licensing and prescription – is not always easy for professional researchers, let alone young people.
It is well known that obesity can lead to health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and it is thought that this is due to low-grade inflammation.
A team studying the effect of diet on the cardiovascular system in mice have shown that a diet low in carbohydrates could lead to artery damage.
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