Stories indexed under: Animal research

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  • UW-Madison animal programs achieve highest accreditation April 10, 2012 The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) has continued the "Full Accreditation" status for animal research programs for another three years in three major divisions of the University of Wisconsin-Madison: the Graduate School, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the School of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Study pinpoints effects of different doses of an ADHD drug; finds higher doses may harm learning March 8, 2012 New research with monkeys sheds light on how the drug methylphenidate may affect learning and memory in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
  • Study shows calories drive earlier puberty Feb. 8, 2012 Environmental pollutants, eating habits, lack of exercise and genetic traits have all been raised as possible causes of earlier puberty onset in girls in recent years. Now we may now know why: It's the calories, as reported by Ei Terasawa, Joe Kurian, Ricki Colman and colleagues at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center.
  • Noted primate expert to discuss primate behavior, research ethics Feb. 1, 2012 A scientist who has pioneered the study of cooperation in primates will be the featured speaker at a forum on the ethics of animal research at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • Image: enhanced neurons Implanted neurons, grown in the lab, take charge of brain circuitry Nov. 21, 2011 Among the many hurdles to be cleared before human embryonic stem cells can achieve their therapeutic potential is determining whether or not transplanted cells can functionally integrate into target organs or tissues.
  • Researchers discover possible key to degenerative nerve diseases Nov. 16, 2011 Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and collaborators have discovered a powerful new protein in the eye of the fruit fly that may shed light on blinding diseases and other sensory problems in humans.
  • Photo of Muriqui monkey mother Study: Monkey mothers key to reproductive success of sons Nov. 7, 2011 If you are a male human, nothing puts a damper on romantic success like having your mother in tow. If you are a male northern muriqui monkey, however, mom’s presence may be your best bet to find and successfully mate with just the right girl at the right time, according to a study reported by UW–Madison anthropologist Karen B. Strier.
  • Liquid crystal droplets discovered to be exquisitely sensitive to an important bacterial lipid May 19, 2011 In the computer displays of medical equipment in hospitals and clinics, liquid crystal technologies have already found a major role. But a discovery reported from the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests that micrometer-sized droplets of liquid crystal, which have been found to change their ordering and optical appearance in response to the presence of very low concentrations of a particular bacterial lipid, might find new uses in a range of biological contexts.
  • Noted primate researcher to discuss animal research March 25, 2011 On Tuesday, March 29, University of Wisconsin-Madison psychology professor Charles Snowdon will discuss his decades of research on a small new-world monkey called the cotton-top tamarin.
  • New date set for animal research forum March 10, 2011 In response to student requests, a talk by Charles Snowdon, University of Wisconsin-Madison psychology professor, entitled "The Cotton-top Tamarin: Research for Conservation and Understanding Human Behavior," has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29. The talk had been set for spring break.
  • Neuroscientist raises questions in first animal research forum Feb. 23, 2011 In the hunt for some middle ground between animal researchers and animal rights advocates, Larry Hansen thinks what’s missing is … the middle ground.
  • Forums to focus on ethics of animal research Feb. 11, 2011 Three forums on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus will highlight the ethics of animal research, Eric Sandgren, an associate professor of pathobiological sciences, announced today.
  • Technology going back to the dogs at UW School of Veterinary Medicine Jan. 6, 2011 Marty Croak was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in May 2009. A lump near his ear prompted him to see a physician.
  • Photo: Mouse and molecule model Scientists ferret out a key pathway for aging Nov. 18, 2010 A team of scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and their colleagues describe a molecular pathway that is a key determinant of the aging process.
  • For first time, monkeys recognize themselves in the mirror, indicating self-awareness Sept. 29, 2010 Typically, monkeys don't know what to make of a mirror. They may ignore it or interpret their reflection as another, invading monkey, but they don't recognize the reflection as their own image. Chimpanzees and people pass this "mark" test - they obviously recognize their own reflection and make funny faces, look at a temporary mark that the scientists have placed on their face or wonder how they got so old and grey.
  • Planning moves forward on UW-Madison research animal forums Sept. 10, 2010 Planning is moving ahead on a series of community forums that aim to provide a window into the use of animals in research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • New director takes over at Primate Center Sept. 8, 2010 It is not likely, by a long shot, to be his biggest challenge, but reorienting his collegiate athletic allegiances and keeping peace in the family will be one pressing priority for neurophysiologist Jon Levine, the Northwestern University researcher who takes the reins of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) this month.
  • Inherited brain activity predicts childhood risk for anxiety Aug. 11, 2010 A new study focused on anxiety and brain activity pinpoints the brain regions that are relevant to developing childhood anxiety.
  • Screen yields drugs that could help treat fatal brain disorder July 19, 2010 Using novel screens to sort through libraries of drugs already approved for use in human patients, a team of Wisconsin researchers has identified several compounds that could be used to treat a rare and deadly neurological disorder.
  • Monkey generosity: No strings attached July 13, 2010 Among monkeys that split child care responsibilities, sharing extends to dinnertime, but grudges do not, according to research published July 14 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.