Come See Our World Bringing Everyone into Research Facilities Species Highlight: Dogs Dogs are an essential part of developing new medicines for people and pets. We invite you to learn more about how these incredible animals are involved in advancing science. Species Highlight: Dogs Start Your Journey! Follow…
Adelaide researchers believe their breakthrough in stem cell transplantation therapy, developed in mice, could eventually provide a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Home / Animal Groups / Aquatics Animal Group: Aquatics Aquatic animals such as fish, frogs, squid, sea urchins, and horseshoe crabs have all helped researchers further the understanding of body processes and the effects of drugs, diseases and toxins. These animals are involved in a wide variety of…
Home / Animal Groups / Farm Animals Animal Group: Farm Animals Farm animals make up less than 0.5% -less than one half of one percent- of animals in biomedical research. Species include dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and horses. These animals are needed for a…
Home / Animal Groups / Dogs & Cats Animal Group: Dogs & Cats Although dogs and cats represent less than 0.5% of all animals needed in research, they remain crucial to studies to alleviate serious conditions that affect both people and animals. Research with dogs has resulted in…
Home / Animal Groups / Other Animals Animal Group: Other Animals Each animal needed for research provides a model for a unique aspect of a study. For example, fruit flies share 75% of the genes that cause disease in humans and contribute to studies of human genetics. The…
Refined cells from a type of benign tumor regenerated skeletal muscle stem cells in mice with muscular dystrophy, according to a new study.
Findings represent progress toward an HIV cure.