science of slumber
Study shows how the brain can trigger a deep sleep
Scientists have discovered that switching on one area of the brain chemically can trigger a deep sleep.
Stories tagged with 'animal research'
fighting talk
Ants prefer to pick on ants their own size, study shows
Bigger ants can get along peacefully with smaller species but there is likely to be fierce competition when similar-sized species vie for resources.
gut reaction
Cholesterol in food causes inflammation in gut lining
Scientists have discovered a possible way in which high fat diets might lead to inflammation in the gut.
Gill power
New project receives funding to study asthma responses in zebrafish
Imperial research investigating the effect of cigarette smoke on zebrafish is one of four pioneering projects that will study asthma in non-mammals
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carb cravings
Scientists discover brain mechanism that drives us to eat glucose
Scientists have discovered a mechanism in the brain that may drive our appetite for foods rich in glucose and could lead to treatments for obesity.
Sex Tricks
Tricking mosquitoes into thinking they've mated could reduce spread of malaria
Tricking virgin female mosquitoes into thinking they've mated could significantly reduce the spread of malaria, according to a new study.
Rise and shine
Scientists find first evidence of 'local' clock in the brain
Researchers have gained fresh insights into how 'local' body clocks control waking and sleeping.
Under threat
European salamanders and newts vulnerable to fungal disease from Asia
A skin-eating fungal disease brought to Europe by humans now poses a major threat to native salamanders and newts, scientists have warned.
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potential therapy
New cancer drug to begin trials in multiple myeloma patients
Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a new cancer drug which they plan to trial in multiple myeloma patients by the end of next year.
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New neurons
Study provides vital new insight into how we produce new brain cells
Researchers have identified a key mechanism in the birth of new brain cells, with implications for treating brain injury and diseases.
