Discovery & Innovation

Almost weekly in the news there is an article about a new scientific breakthrough and how animal models were instrumental in making this discovery...

An oncogene is a gene that can potentially cause cancer. RAS is a common class of oncogene and the focus of researchers worldwide, particularly at...

While the mouse may be king, it’s not the only show in town. Beyond the mouse, several other species are used as animal models of human disease...

As previously discussed, there is great value in using in vivo models such as genetically modified mice and xenograft models for oncology research...

Xenograft is animal tissue implanted into a different species and is often used for evaluating treatment for disease and organ failure. Currently...

Oncology research using genetically engineered mice (GEM) to express oncogenes and model cancers has grown exponentially in the past 30 years...

This is Part 3 in a four-part series in which Dr. Kevin Lustig and Dr. Maria Thompson explore a new paradigm for virtual drug discovery in a...

Obesity has been linked to cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. As a common underlying factor in so many preventable...

Innovative research is being performed in universities worldwide. There is a quest for knowledge, glory, and most importantly, helping the sick. On...

This is Part 1 in a four-part series in which Dr. Kevin Lustig and Dr. Maria Thompson explore a new paradigm for virtual drug discovery in a...