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Research with Animals Sheds New Light on Issues Surrounding Fertility
Spring has arrived, and with it several new discoveries related to fertility and birth. Exploring the complexities of fertility and reproductive health has long been a focal point of scientific study, with researchers utilizing animal models to gain insights into the intricate mechanisms underlying fertility-related issues.
From understanding the genetic processes...
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Animal Research Leads to New Discoveries Related to Liver Function
Animal research has long been a cornerstone of scientific exploration, providing invaluable insights into the intricate workings of various biological systems, including the complex roles the liver plays in metabolism, detoxification, and immune function. New studies have made some important discoveries related to liver function and its implications for biomedical...
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Animal Research Leads to New Advances in Alzheimer’s
As of 2023, an estimated 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Without a significant scientific breakthrough to cure or prevent the disease, that number is projected to double by 2050. Scientists all over the world are striving to achieve such breakthroughs, with animal research offering several promising avenues.
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New Animal Studies Lead to Discoveries in Regeneration
Can we artificially regenerate things we’ve lost, like hearing, bone, brain function, or even memories? Several new studies have revealed different repair and regeneration mechanisms in mice, sparking hope that these findings might pave the way for humans to recover things they’ve lost.
A Malaria Drug Rebuilds Bone
Bone health is a...
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Unlocking the Mouse Brain with VR (iMRSIV)
The brain continues to be one of the richest areas of preclinical research, with experiments with mice helping researchers uncover a wide range of new insights into the intricate workings of the brain. From mapping the cell types in the mouse brain to developing virtual reality (VR) goggles for mice...
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New Research with Mice Could Lead to Treatment for Spinal Injuries and Paralysis Therapy
Paralysis and spinal injuries have long been among the most challenging and devastating conditions for patients and healthcare providers. However, recent preclinical research offers potential breakthroughs in the field of spinal injury treatment and paralysis management.
Stem Cell Therapy
One of the most exciting areas of preclinical research in the field of...
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New Mouse Studies May Point to a Cure for Baldness
While much animal research is devoted to understanding bodily functions and finding treatments and cures for serious diseases and conditions, sometimes the target is a more everyday concern. Recent mouse studies have shed new light on hair loss and may point to possible treatments.
Prompting New Growth in Skin Follicles
A research...
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New Developments in HIV: Animal Research Provides Important New Breakthroughs
According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 39 million people worldwide were living with HIV as of 2022, and there were 1.3 million new infections in 2022 alone.
While there have been rare successes in eliminating the virus through bone marrow transplants, there is no cure for the...
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New Research with Mice Reveals the Dangers of Sweeteners — and the Bigger Lesson for Preclinical Labs
People land on this page because they’re searching for artificial sweeteners and mouse studies. Fair. The headlines are loud.
But if you run mouse or rat research, the more useful takeaway isn’t “sweeteners are evil.” It’s this:
Even minor changes in diet and water can change what you measure. Standardize them, or...
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Research with Animals Uncovers Possible New Treatments for Addiction
Addiction is a complex condition with both physical and psychological causes and effects, which, coupled with the wide variation in addictive substances, makes it difficult to treat effectively. New research with mice and rats has uncovered potential new treatments that effectively reduce addictive behavior with no side effects.
Ozempic as an...
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Latest Research with Mice Helps Improve Human Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month, and researchers around the world are contributing to the effort to identify causes and develop treatments for mental health issues including anorexia, depression, anxiety, addiction, and PTSD.
A New Connection Between Anorexia and the Gut
Anorexia nervosa is one of the most difficult to treat mental illnesses,...
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New Animal Research Points to the Connection between Bacteria and Disease
What causes disease? The answers are manifold, but recent mouse studies point to a new culprit in certain diseases: bacteria.
Gut Bacteria & Brain Health
In a study with mice, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Chicago discovered a link between gut bacteria and brain health and...
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The Importance of Genetic Diversity in Lab Mice
Historically, researchers working with mice have preferred to use animals with as few genetic variations as possible. However, new studies show that a more diverse mouse population leads to more reliable results.
Using inbred mice allows researchers to reduce variables—always desirable when testing specific hypotheses. However, the results achieved using inbred...
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The Neurobiology of Love: Animal Studies Show the Role Love Plays in Health and Well-Being
In February, love is in the air … and the lab. New research with animals is helping scientists learn more about how love develops and endures, how feelings of love affect us mentally and physically, and the specific roles of love-related chemicals including oxytocin and dopamine.
The Power of Touch
It’s not...
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New Cancer Treatments Tested in Mice Stop Tumors in Their Tracks
As long as scientists have known about cancer, they have been trying to develop a cure. Hundreds of potential treatments have been tried, and while some have shown promise, none have been 100% effective. New animal studies, however, are bringing researchers closer to finding a way to stop various types...
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Win a Tuition Scholarship for the Workshop on Anaesthesiology
Enter to win a tuition scholarship for the Workshop on Anaesthesiology on March 21nd and 22nd at the René Remie Surgical Skills Centre in Almere!
Kent Scientific is excited to partner with our Scientific Advisor, Dr. Remie at his Surgical Skills Centre, known for providing the best training for rodent...
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FAQs about Low-Flow Mouse and Rat Anesthesia Systems
A practical guide to stable rodent anesthesia, better welfare, and more repeatable data
Mouse and rat anesthesia doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does need to be consistent. Small differences in heat loss, carrier gas, ventilation, and recovery conditions show up quickly—sometimes as slow recoveries, sometimes as noisy data.
Low-flow systems...
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Kent Scientific and Inside Scientific Co-Sponsor Comprehensive Training Program for Rodent Microvascular Surgery
One-on-one hands-on sessions in a small class setting with Dr. Yelena Akelina, DVM, MS Director, Microsurgery Lab, Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University
We appreciate that a little financial aid can go a long way for students and academic researchers. This is why we are delighted to offer in-lab training scholarships...
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All About Eating: New Studies Give Scientists Valuable Insight into Appetite, Diet, and Metabolism
One of the best things about the holidays is the food. While you’re busy trying to decide which side dish to bring to the party, researchers are busy making discoveries that change what we thought we knew about food, diet, and how what we eat affects our brains, our health,...
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New Research with Mice May Have Implications for Longevity in Humans
Longer life is the Holy Grail of scientific research, and new discoveries may put us one step closer to understanding how to help mice, and humans, live longer.
Putting the Brakes on Growth Hormone
Researchers at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Edison Biotechnology Institute have discovered a way to...
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Do not apply any information from this blog to your research without first independently confirming that it is appropriate for your specific protocol, species, model, equipment configuration, firmware version, institutional requirements, IACUC or ethical review approvals, safety policies, and applicable regulations. To the extent any content on this blog addresses Kent Scientific or other specific products, it does not replace, modify, or supplement the official User Manual or product labeling for those products.
Kent Scientific assumes no liability for any outcome resulting from reliance on blog content. Every research environment is different, and the suitability of any approach described here for your specific circumstances can only be determined by qualified personnel with knowledge of your particular setup, protocol, and regulatory obligations. Always consult your institutional veterinarian, IACUC, facility leadership, safety officer, and official product documentation before implementing any change to your procedures.