Prairie-dog model offers hope of tackling monkeypox virus

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The poxvirus expert is trying to create a new line of attack on the monkeypox virus. Mark Buller of Saint Louis University in Missouri is developing a laboratory model for monkeypox infection via the use of prairie dogs which may be able to transmit the virus.

Animal specialties, not elsewhere classified, Laboratory Animals, All Other Animal Production, Usage, Environmental aspects, Prairie dogs, Human monkeypox, Monkeypox

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Agony for researchers as mix-up forces retraction of ecstasy study

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The scientists accidentally injected monkeys with methamphetamine when they were supposed to test the drug ecstasy effects. The authorities say that the mix-up occured before the drugs arrived at the lab.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Product information, Scientists, Health aspects, Analysis, Reports, Testing, Complications and side effects, Physiological aspects, Dopamine, Methamphetamine, Pharmaceutical research, Brain damage, Ecstasy (Drug), Monkeys as laboratory animals, Laboratory monkeys

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Academy calls for improved tests to beat prion disease

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The importance of diagnostic tests for prion diseases is highlighted. Research into the nature of prions which cause illness such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy or mad cow disease is discussed.

Diagnosis, Prion diseases

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