Research Highlights

Research Highlights appeared every other week in 1998-1999 on the Primate-Science discussion list. It focused broadly on research involving non-human primates, with topics including primate biology, ethology, conservation and medicine.

• December 4, 2000 -- "'Mamu-AG' may be key to successful pregnancy"
• November 16, 2000 -- "YALE UNIVERSITY: Yale researchers succeed in using stem cells to repair damaged spinal cord in primates"
• December 23, 1999 -- "OSHU researchers take steps to genetically modify monkeys for the research of human disease"
• December 13, 1999 -- "Social environment greatly influences learning and performance in monkeys"
• November 19, 1999 -- "Researchers find clues to mystery of AIDS virus variability"
• November 5, 1999 -- "Vervet monkeys get the 'word' out"
• October 22, 1999 -- "Child receives bone growth surgery successful in monkeys"
• September 23, 1999 -- "Southwest Foundation houses newest NIH primate center"
• August 25, 1999 -- "Gene therapy in monkeys may help people with anemia"
• July 30, 1999 -- "Self-transplanted cells successful in treating Parkinson's monkeys"
• July 7, 1999 -- "Progress in treating malaria"
• June 18, 1999 -- "Improved osteoporosis diagnosis?"
• June 3, 1999 -- "Transplanted islet cells and single drug cure diabetic monkeys"
• May 18, 1999 -- "Nerve cell linked to Alzheimer's Disease discovered"
• April 26, 1999 -- " New vaccine provides protection from HIV in monkeys"
• April 8, 1999 -- " Muriqui monkeys are unique among social primate species"
• March 17, 1999 -- "Monkey test can measure intelligence in children"
• March 3, 1999 --"Epilepsy drug may someday help smokers quit"
• February 11, 1999 -- "New evidence for avoiding pregnancy stress"
• January 4, 1999 -- "Fish oils have many neurological benefits"
• December 8, 1998 -- "Chimpanzee, human communication controlled by similar structure"
• November 23, 1998 -- "UW scientist will continue ES cell work with monkeys"
• November 4, 1998 -- "New drug may mean freedom for transplant patients"
• October 19, 1998 -- "Critical period in brain development discovered"
• August 5, 1998 -- "Potential HIV drug for newborns succeeds in monkey trials"
• July 22, 1998 -- "DNA is key to counting gorillas"
• July 9, 1998 -- "New views on treating, preventing glaucoma"
• June 22, 1998 -- "New contraceptive begins trials at Oregon"

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