For over a century, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been considered irreversible. Consequently, research has focused on disease ...

An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for ...

Since its discovery, Alzheimer's disease has been considered irreversible. Consequently, research has focused on preventing ...

Due to advancements in genetic engineering, small animal models are continuing to change in response to market needs. Model developers strive to better reflect the role of this important asset in both ...

The humble lab mouse is an essential research tool, helping researchers understand the biological processes that underpin disease development and progression. The ability to observe disease pathology ...

Too often, preclinical successes are followed by clinical failures. And all clinical failures hurt. Perhaps the most painful failures occur in trials that require large patient populations and long ...

Medical researchers have used animals, particularly mice, to mimic disease and study biological phenomena. The origin of mice as a standard model system for scientific research can extend back to the ...

Researchers based in Paris, France, have explored the potential use of zebrafish larvae as animal models for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). These larvae are small and ...