World first as artificial neurons developed to cure chronic diseases

For the first time researchers successfully reproduced the electrical properties of biological neurons onto semiconductor chips.
Animal research news and press releases from Bath.
For the first time researchers successfully reproduced the electrical properties of biological neurons onto semiconductor chips.
The University has been recognised for its commitment to openness and transparency around the use of animals in research.
An innovative sensor platform, developed by Dr Ben Metcalfe, promises to offer new horse health insights to improve welfare and performance in horse racing.
A new mouse model for Joubert Syndrome has been developed by Bath scientists, who hope it will accelerate research to understand how this rare disease develops.
Scientists at the University of Bath have identified how a mutant gene in fish is involved in controlling stem cells.
Scientists have shown that the zebrafish is a useful model for neuron and blood vessel development in the brain disease ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Our policy statement on animal research, the procedure for ethical review and the code of ethical practice we follow.
How we approach research involving animals, including regulations we follow, our ethical review process and the animal species we use in our research.
Our code for research and experimentation involving the use of animals.
How we conduct the ethical review of the use of animals, their tissue or blood in research and teaching.
An open response explaining our use of animals in research, how we maintain high animal welfare standards and the alternatives we use when possible.
Following a recent enquiry from PETA we are publishing this response in the interests of openness around animal research.
When and why the University uses the Forced Swim Test in animal research.
Read about the type and scale of our animal research activities and their impact on animals.
Frequently asked questions about our animal research activities and the impact on animals.
See more details of the type and scale of our animal research.
What you need to do to make sure your research involving animals is ethically responsible.
What you need to do if you are planning to carry out research involving animals.
If your research or teaching involves animals that are not licensed by the Home Office, you must complete and submit this form.
Read about our animal research in action.
Dr Sarah Bailey talks about her research for International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
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.
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.
How zebrafish have been used in our research to better understand a human disease gene associated with skin and pigment diseases.
Mouse blood pressure measurements aid our understanding of how early-life environment and genetics are translated into later life health.
More about why models based on mouse genetics are useful to better understand early embryonic development in humans.