Turning them on, turning them off – how to control stem cells
Scientists at the University of Bath have identified how a mutant gene in fish is involved in controlling stem cells.
Animal research
How and why we use animals in some of our research and teaching, and how we make sure we keep to the highest ethical standards.
News
Animal research news and press releases from Bath.
Zebrafish useful to model ALS-linked mutations
Scientists have shown that the zebrafish is a useful model for neuron and blood vessel development in the brain disease ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Website nominated for animal research openness award
The University was recently shortlisted for an award at the Understanding Animal Research (UAR) Openness Awards in the “Website or use of new media” category.
How to make fish shine
Scientists from the University of Bath have helped to figure out why shoals of fish flash silver by studying how shiny silver cells are created in zebrafish.
Cannabis link to relieving intestine inflammation explained
Reports from cannabis users that the drug reduces the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be explained by new research from the University of Bath.
A novel switch to control genome editing
A biological switch that reliably turns protein expression on at will has been invented by University of Bath and Cardiff University scientists.
Policies, codes and procedures
Our policy statement on animal research, the procedure for ethical review and the code of ethical practice we follow.
Animal research: policy statement
How we approach research involving animals, including regulations we follow, our ethical review process and the animal species we use in our research.
Code of ethical practice for research involving animals
Our code for research and experimentation involving the use of animals.
Procedure for ethical review when using animals
How we conduct the ethical review of the use of animals, their tissue or blood in research and teaching.
Open response to the PETA UK campaign, 'Please Stop Tests on Animals'
An open response explaining our use of animals in research, how we maintain high animal welfare standards and the alternatives we use when possible.
Facts and figures
Read about the type and scale of our animal research activities and their impact on animals.
How and why we carry out animal research
Frequently asked questions about our animal research activities and the impact on animals.
Facts and figures about our animal research
See more details of the type and scale of our animal research.
Guidance and forms
What you need to do to make sure your research involving animals is ethically responsible.
Carrying out ethically responsible research involving animals
What you need to do if you are planning to carry out research involving animals.
Animal research: ethical review form for teaching and research
If your research or teaching involves animals that are not licensed by the Home Office, you must complete and submit this form.
Case studies
Read about our animal research in action.
Using mice to investigate new potential treatments for depression
Dr Sarah Bailey talks about her research for International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Why science is being more open about animals in research
Showing the public the high welfare standards research animals receive will build trust in scientists, says Dr Sarah Bailey, Chair of the Animal Research Forum.
Refining blood sampling in mice
We've developed a minimally invasive method of blood sampling, which allows multiple samples to be taken from the same animal with as little stress as possible.
Understanding a human disease gene using zebrafish genetic models
How zebrafish have been used in our research to better understand a human disease gene associated with skin and pigment diseases.
How genes and environment in early life impact on adult health
Mouse blood pressure measurements aid our understanding of how early-life environment and genetics are translated into later life health.
Understanding early embryonic development using a mouse model and alternative methods
More about why models based on mouse genetics are useful to better understand early embryonic development in humans.
